Long-term cognitive outcome in adult survivors of an early childhood posterior fossa brain tumour

ConclusionsVIQ and PIQ deficits persist in adulthood, suggesting the effect of a fixed injury imposing on cognitive development, rather than an ongoing pathological process.Implications for cancer survivorsThe findings will help parents and others supporting survivors of an early life PFT to identify and plan for possible cognitive outcomes, and highlight the importance of early interventions to optimize cognitive function during the developmental period.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research