Endocrine late effects are widespread among childhood cancer survivors. This resource reviews treatment factors that increase risk and some of the common concerns, including hypothyroidism,
This resource introduces the importance of the endocrine system and issues that can arise for childhood cancer survivors. It further details those at the highest
Learn about the thyroid, why childhood cancer survivors may be at risk for thyroid problems, important maintenance practices, and when to involve practitioners.
Obesity, insulin resistance/diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are long-term complications in childhood cancer survivors and increase the risk for subsequent development of cardiovascular disease. Radiation
This valuable survivorship online resource devotes a chapter to the immune systems, including the spleen and lymphatic systems. It details essential guidance about healthy maintenance
Some cancer treatments can damage or stop the function of the spleen, an essential part of the body’s immune system. This resource provides information about
Some survivors who received treatment with vinblastine or vincristine develop a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon. While not serious or life threatening, it causes occasional narrowing
Endocrine complications are highly prevalent in childhood cancer survivors. Approximately 50% of survivors will experience at least one hormonal disorder. This resource provides an overview
Caring for cancer survivors—including children, adolescents, and young adults—is complex. The various therapies used to treat cancer can throw off the endocrine/hormonal system. Thus, knowing
Hypopituitarism is the decrease or lack of one or more of the pituitary hormones. Symptoms are related to the hormone(s) that is deficient.
