Original Report

Radiation exposure from diagnostic procedures in patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer


 

Radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of secondary cancers. Knowing the approximate radiation exposure from diagnostic procedures in the first year after a breast cancer diagnosis could help educate patients and allow physicians to monitor them more closely for potential risks.

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