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Radiation therapy increases the risk of pancreatic late effects.
Source: Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The risk of pancreatic late effects may be increased in childhood cancer survivors after treatment with:
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radiation therapy to the abdomen
total-body irradiation as part of a stem cell transplant
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