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Radiation therapy increases the risk of metabolic syndrome.
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 metabolic syndrome may be increased in childhood cancer survivors after treatment with:
radiation therapy to the brain, abdomen, or pelvis
total-body irradiation (TBI) as part of a stem cell transplant
chemotherapy, such as alkylating agents
older age
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