title: The effects of irradiation and chemotherapy on growth.
abstract: The effects of cancer therapy on growth are reviewed. The effects of radiation and chemotherapy on growth hormone production and growth hormone responsiveness by peripheral tissues are examined. The effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on other endocrine function pertaining to growth also are discussed. An approach to surveillance of pediatric cancer survivors pertaining to growth and development is suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Moshang
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grimberg
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006128:Growth / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000528:radiation effects; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000532:radiotherapy*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents