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2024-02-03 12:13:22
Sir/ma'am Does IGRT(radiotherapy ) given to buccal mucosa oral scc can cause thyroid cancer after 2-3 years if patient age at time of radiation is 70 ? The radiation was given to neck as well after lymph nodes removal. I know hypothyroidism is common after radiotherapy but is thyroid cancer common or can it occur ?
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HI     With IGRT radiation side effects are rare to organs other than the targeted organs So, it very less likely

Answered2024-02-04 02:00:25

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