Which of the following is the most serious late side effect of treatment of Hodgkins disease?
Correct Answer: Cardiac injury
Description: Answer- A. Cardiac injuryThe most serious late side effects include second malignancies and cardiac injury. Patients are at risk for the development of acute leukemia in the first 10 years after treatment with combination chemotherapy regimens that contain alkylating agents plus radiation therapy.
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