Endocrine late effects of cancer treatment

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2005 Sep;34(3):769-89, xi. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2005.04.008.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Child
  • Endocrine System Diseases / chemically induced
  • Endocrine System Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Radiation Injuries / complications*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents