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Platinum Chemotherapy Affects Liver Cells in Children

Updated 2026-09-10 18:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A new study found that platinum-based chemotherapy treatments for children can cause liver cells to age prematurely, potentially increasing the risk of future tumors. The research highlights a significant long-term health concern.

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Platinum chemotherapy aged the liver cells of treated children, making them look more like adult liver cells and possibly raising the long-term risk of new tumors
2026-09-10 18:00 UTC
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