Side Effects Of Treatment: Bone & STS Flashcards
1
Q
What are some late or chronic effects of radiation to bone?
A
Late effects may lead to growth delays in pediatric patients, scoliosis after vertebral irradiation, increased sensitivity to chronic infection, fracture, and necrosis.
2
Q
Are there age limits for radiation induced sarcomas?
A
No age limits.
3
Q
What types of sarcomas can be induced by radiation?
A
Osteosarcomas, Chondrosarcomas, Malignant fibrous histiocytomas.
4
Q
What is the dose response for inducing sarcomas?
A
The dose response can be as low as 12 Gy, but a majority occur after doses exceed 50 Gy.
