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Handbook of Long Term Care of The Childhood Cancer Survivor

Part of the book series: Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology ((STPN))

Abstract

Endocrine complications, which are mostly complications of cancer treatments, can affect between 20 % and 50 % of childhood cancer survivors. They are among the most frequently observed therapy related late effects. Affected systems include the hypothalamus and pituitary, the thyroid, the gonads as well as various systems regulating bone health, body composition and glucose metabolism. Early diagnosis and treatment of these complications can improve the health prognosis of affected individuals.

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