Endocrine late effects of cancer treatment

Curr Opin Pediatr. 2003 Feb;15(1):3-9. doi: 10.1097/00008480-200302000-00002.

Abstract

Endocrinopathies are significant consequences of childhood cancers and their treatments. The risk of developing these adverse events is related to the underlying disease and its treatment with cytotoxic drugs and radiation therapy. This article will explore the current literature about endocrine late effects of hypothalamic-pituitary, thyroid, and gonadal dysfunction, as well as osteoporosis and obesity.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Endocrine System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Endocrine System Diseases / etiology*
  • Endocrine System Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents