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Social adjustment in adolescent survivors of pediatric central nervous system tumors: A report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study.

Fiona S M SchulteTara M BrinkmanChenghong LiTaryn Fay-McClymontDeo Kumar SrivastavaKirsten K NessRebecca M HowellSabine MuellerElizabeth WellsDouglas StrotherLucie Lafay-CousinWendy LeisenringLeslie L RobisonGregory T ArmstrongKevin R Krull
Published in: Cancer (2018)
Almost 50% of survivors of CNS tumors experience social difficulties; the pattern is unique in comparison with solid tumor and sibling groups. Cognitive impairment is associated with increased risk, and this highlights the need for multitargeted interventions.
Keyphrases
  • childhood cancer
  • young adults
  • cognitive impairment
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • blood brain barrier
  • cerebrospinal fluid