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*Children with familial or bilateral retinoblastoma have an increased risk for second cancers elsewhere in the body such as in the skin, soft tissue and bone. Lifelong monitoring for second cancers is advised in these patients. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
There are no secondary preventive measures available for retinoblastoma.
Secondary Prevention
Preventive measures to decrease the risk of secondary malignancies in germinal retinoblastoma patients include
- Cessation of smoking
- Reduction in sun exposure
- Reduction in exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., x-rays and CT scans)
- Children with familial or bilateral retinoblastoma have an increased risk for second cancers elsewhere in the body such as in the skin, soft tissue and bone. Lifelong monitoring for second cancers is advised in these patients.