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Long-term cognitive and academic outcomes among pediatric brain tumor survivors treated with proton versus photon radiotherapy.

Amanda E ChildEmily A WarrenDavid R GrosshansArnold C PaulinoM Fatih OkcuM Douglas RisAnita MahajanJessica OrobioPaul T CirinoCharles G MinardAndres G VianaJohanna BickSteven P WoodsMurali ChintagumpalaLisa S Kahalley
Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2021)
Findings suggest generally favorable neurocognitive and academic long-term outcomes following focal PRT. Impairment was greatest following CSI regardless of modality. Dosimetry and baseline characteristics are important determinants of outcome alone or in combination with modality.
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