Which late effect of radiation therapy requires lifelong monitoring by the nurse and survivorship team?
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Correct answer: Second cancers, cardiac or endocrine dysfunction, and tissue fibrosis
Radiation therapy carries risk of late effects such as secondary cancers, cardiovascular or endocrine dysfunction and tissue fibrosis, which require long-term monitoring.
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