Cancer Therapy May Cause Problems Later

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(KSL News) -- Researchers say girls who survive cancer may face problems later.

A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds cancer survivors face a higher rate of early menopause.

Researchers say girls who get radiation to their lower abdomens plus a type of chemotherapy have the highest risk.