Breast Cancer Risk in Female Survivors of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Lower Risk After Smaller Radiation Volumes

Breast Cancer Risk in Female Survivors of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Lower Risk After Smaller Radiation Volumes
Marie L. De Bruin, Judith Sparidans, Mars B. van't Veer, Evert M. Noordijk, Marieke W.J. Louwman, Josée M. Zijlstra, Hendrik van den Berg, Nicola S. Russell, Annegien Broeks, Margreet H.A. Baaijens, Berthe M.P. Aleman, Flora E. van Leeuwen
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol 27, No 26 (September 10), 2009: pp. 4239-4246

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Reduction of radiation volume appears to decrease the risk for BC after HL. In addition, shorter duration of intact ovarian function after irradiation is associated with a significant reduction of the risk for BC