Radiation, Atherosclerotic Risk Factors, and Stroke Risk in Survivors of Pediatric Cancer: A Report From the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

Conclusion: Young adult pediatric cancer survivors have an increased stroke risk that is associated with CRT in a dose-dependent manner. Atherosclerotic risk factors enhanced this risk and should be treated aggressively.

Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - May 15, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Sabine Mueller, Heather J. Fullerton, Kayla Stratton, Wendy Leisenring, Rita E. Weathers, Marilyn Stovall, Gregory T. Armstrong, Robert E. Goldsby, Roger J. Packer, Charles A. Sklar, Daniel C. Bowers, Leslie L. Robison, Kevin R. Krull Tags: Pediatric Cancers Source Type: research