Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for developing endocrine disorders, including deficits in growth hormone, thyroid hormone and sex hormones. The influence these hormones have on cell growth and metabolism… Click to show full abstract
Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for developing endocrine disorders, including deficits in growth hormone, thyroid hormone and sex hormones. The influence these hormones have on cell growth and metabolism has raised concerns regarding the safety of their use as treatments in survivors of childhood cancer and brain tumors. This article offers a summary of current knowledge, controversies and areas for future research pertaining to this area.
Keywords:
survivors childhood;
safety;
brain tumors;
childhood cancer;
cancer brain;
cancer
Journal Title: Endocrine Connections
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Endocrine Connections
Year Published: 2022
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