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CANCER LATE EFFECTS

December 1, 2020 by Purvi-Kutty0
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Problems related to treatment of cancer that occur or persist after surviving cancer are known as “ Late Effects “. The potential late effects are emotional problems, growth , development and hormonal problems, fertility issues , secondary organ dysfunction , second cancers , transfusion transmitted infections . If late effects occur , recognising them EARLY help gives a best chance of offering treatment . Hence the need of a continuous long term follow up programme .


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