vendredi 5 juin 2009

Radiation May Increase Risk of Mesothelioma Development

"Results from a recent study suggest that radiation treatment used for patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma may actually increase the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
Past studies have revealed a relationship between radiation and an increased risk for developing mesothelioma, a rare, but highly aggressive cancer that typically affects the lining of the lungs. In a recent [...]"
(2009-6-5)
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