Long-Term Neurocognitive Functioning and Social Attainment in Adult Survivors of Pediatric CNS Tumors: Results From the St Jude Lifetime Cohort Study [Health Services and Outcomes]
Conclusion
Survivors of pediatric CNS tumors are at risk of severe neurocognitive impairment in adulthood. The prevalence of severe impairment is greater than expected in the general population, even in the absence of CRT, and is associated with disrupted attainment of adult social milestones.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brinkman, Krasin, Liu, Armstrong, Ojha, Sadighi, Gupta, Kimberg, Srivastava, Merchant, Gajjar, Robison, Hudson, Krull Tags: Long Term Survival & Late Effects, CNS Tumors Health Services and Outcomes Source Type: research
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