| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8240795 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Small but significant increased risk of second cancer was observed among Japanese women with cervical cancer mainly treated with high-dose rate brachytherapy. Considering the fact that about half of the patients survived more than 10 years, the benefit of radiotherapy outweighs the risk of developing second cancer.
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Authors
Tatsuya M.D., Ph.D., Shingo M.D., Ph.D., Shinichiro M.D., Ph.D., Kenjiro Ph.D., Takashi M.D., Ph.D., Hirohiko M.D., Ph.D., Tatsuo M.D., Ph.D.,