A child has been cured of a retinoblastoma. When the parents ask how long monitoring for bone-related complications of radiation therapy should continue, which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A.
"After 5 years, you can stop worrying about this."
B.
"Cancers of the bone can occur up to 15 years later."
C.
"Probably all complications will occur within 3 years."
D.
"Radiation complications do not occur in bones."
ANS: B
Osteosarcoma can occur as a consequence of radiation therapy up to 15 years later.
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