Increase Risk of Tumors Later in Life if Treated With Radiation in Childhood Years

Joseph Neglia, the lead researcher, has said that children who are survivors from cancer using radiation are at high risks for developing malignant brain tumors later on in their life. Researchers believe that a prolonged follow up for all childhood cancer survivors is important in the detection and should be considered apart of the therapy. They also believe that the increase of radiation used for treatment during childhood directly relates to the increase chance of a second tumor.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061101150958.htm