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Chemotherapy
Dactinomycin
Also Known As: Cosmegen®, actinomycin-D
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Antitumor antibiotic
Late Effect (1st of 1)
Liver damage that may be permanent (seen primarily in children treated for Wilms' tumor)
Recommended Evaluation
Blood studies to check your liver function yearly
Management
You will be referred to a liver specialist if you develop serious liver problems.
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