Genetic variant linked to increased stroke risk in childhood cancer survivors treated with CRT

(American Association for Cancer Research) A common single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) was associated with increased risk for developing stroke in childhood survivors who received cranial radiation therapy (CRT) for their primary cancer, according to results presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2019, March 29-April 3.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/aafc-gvl032619.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - April 2, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news