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Effects Of Radiation On Shunt
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Oct 16, 2007 - 6:59 pm
My shunt failed. The doctors said it was due to prior radiation treatments I had taken nine years before. Can radiation treatments cause a shunt to fail? |
Joined: May 2006
Hello,
You may want to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with your question. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345.
Take care and be well,
Dana
CSN Dana
Joined: Oct 2006
I also have a shunt due to Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and my shunt never was affected.