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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2007 99(1):1; doi:10.1093/jnci/djk043
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Study Examines Risk of Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Hereditary Retinoblastoma Survivors

Andrea Widener

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301-841-1287
Journal of the National Cancer Institute

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A study in the January 3 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute quantifies the risk of survivors of hereditary retinoblastoma developing specific subtypes of soft tissue sarcomas and finds that this risk persists for decades after the original retinoblastoma diagnosis. The findings emphasize the importance of regular medical surveillance for these patients, the authors say.

Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of the retina that primarily affects children and . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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