Endocrine late effects of cancer treatment.
Endocrinopathies are significant consequences of childhood cancers and their treatments. The risk of developing these adverse events is related to the underlying disease and its treatment with cytotoxic drugs and radiation therapy. This article will explore the current literature about endocrine late effects of hypothalamic-pituitary, thyroid, and gonadal dysfunction, as well as osteoporosis and obesity.
Cohen
Laurie E
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Division of Endocrinology, Children's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Center, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MAssachusetts 02115, USA. laurie.cohen@tch.harvard.edu
D000367:Age Factors; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents