Cardiac Toxicity After Craniospinal Irradiation: A Late Effect That May be Eliminated With Proton Therapy
Conclusions:
Spinal irradiation can cause significant cardiac risk due to exit dose through anterior structures. This toxicity may be avoided with proton therapy, which eliminates visceral exit dose.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Category: Hematology Tags: Online Articles: Clinical and Laboratory Observations Source Type: research
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