Risk of First and Recurrent Stroke in Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated With Cranial and Cervical Radiation Therapy

Conclusion: Cranial irradiation puts childhood cancer survivors at high risk of both first and recurrent stroke. Stroke prevention strategies for these survivors are needed.

Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - April 24, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Sabine Mueller, Katherine Sear, Nancy K. Hills, Nassim Chettout, Shervin Afghani, Erica Gastelum, Daphne Haas-Kogan, Heather J. Fullerton Tags: Pediatric Cancers Source Type: research