Late effects of childhood cancer therapy.
This study reviews the common long-term sequalae of childhood cancer and its therapy. It discusses the clinical and research challenges posed by such late effects. The authors address related topics of late effects research and clinical care, methodological issues, barriers and directions for the future.
Friedman
Debra L
DL
Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98117, USA. dfried@chmc.org
Meadows
Anna T
AT
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends; D013997:Time Factors