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Musculoskeletal outcomes and the effect of radiation to the vertebral bodies on growth trajectories for long-term survivors of high-risk neuroblastoma.

Matthew J FerrisSibo TianJeffrey M SwitchenkoNicholas A MaddenBree R EatonNatia Esiashvili
Published in: Journal of radiation oncology (2018)
Musculoskeletal abnormalities, below average height, and stunted in-field vertebral body growth are routine in long-term survivors of high-risk neuroblastoma. Sparing vertebral bodies when feasible may lead to improvement in patient growth trajectories.
Keyphrases
  • bone mineral density
  • depressive symptoms
  • body mass index
  • metabolic syndrome
  • physical activity
  • radiation therapy
  • insulin resistance