## Abstract Second primary neoplasms (SPNs) are a recognised late effect of treatment for childhood cancer. Thyroid SPNs can develop after exposure to lowβdose radiation, due to the radioβsensitivity of the thyroid gland. The British Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (BCCSS) was set up to directly mo
Introduction: Survivors of childhood cancer: The new face of developmental disabilities
β Scribed by Deborah P. Waber; Scott L. Pomeroy
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 46 KB
- Volume
- 14
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1940-5510
- DOI
- 10.1002/ddrr.28
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