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Study Reveals Cancer Survivors Face Increased Second Cancer Risk

5/30/2025

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A groundbreaking study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reveals that childhood cancer survivors face a heightened risk of developing second cancers due to both genetics and treatment methods. Analyzing over 10,000 survivors, researchers found that radiation exposure contributes to more than 40% of this risk, with genetic factors potentially playing an equally significant role.

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A groundbreaking study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reveals that childhood cancer survivors face a heightened risk of developing second cancers due to both genetics and treatment methods. Analyzing over 10,000 survivors, researchers found that radiation exposure contributes to more than 40% of this risk, with genetic factors potentially playing an equally significant role.