Second malignant neoplasms after successful treatment of childhood cancers.

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Improved treatment and supportive care have increased the survival of children diagnosed with cancer. This success has resulted in a growing population at risk of long-term complications of therapy, including secondary malignancy. These neoplasms may result from the direct effect of the modalities used in treatment of the primary tumor, more indirect effects of the treatment or supportive care, the genetic...

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