Endocrine late effects of cancer treatment.
Endocrinopathies are significant consequences of the treatment of childhood cancers. The risk of developing these adverse events is related to the underlying disease and its treatment with cytotoxic agents and radiation therapy. This article reviews hypothalamic-pituitary, thyroid, and gonadal dysfunction, as well as osteopenia-osteoporosis and obesity.
Cohen
Laurie E
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Division of Endocrinology, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA. laurie.cohen@childrens.harvard.edu
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016543:Central Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002648:Child; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents