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==Overview==
==Overview==
Secondary prevention strategies following retinoblastoma include cessation of smoking, reduction in sun exposure, and reduction in exposure to [[ionizing radiation]].
==Secondary Prevention==
==Secondary Prevention==
Preventive measures to decrease the risk of secondary malignancies in germinal retinoblastoma patients include:
For more information on retinoblastoma secondary prevention [[Retinoblastoma screening|click here]].
*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 secondary malignancies elsewhere in the body such as in the [[skin]], soft tissue, and [[bone]].
 
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]

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