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Cognitive mediators of adaptive functioning outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors treated with proton radiotherapy.

Alexandra K RothM Douglas RisJessica OrobioJudy XueAnita MahajanArnold C PaulinoDavid GrosshansM Fatih OkcuMurali ChintagumpalaLisa S Kahalley
Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2019)
Focal PRT survivors demonstrated generally positive outcomes with weaknesses in processing speed and aspects of adaptive functioning. CSI exposure was associated with more consistently poor cognitive and adaptive outcomes. The increased risk for adaptive dysfunction in the PRT CSI group appeared due to the effects of CSI on cognition. Efforts to reduce the volume of tissue exposure to RT remain important.
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