Superior verbal learning and memory in pediatric brain tumor survivors treated with proton versus photon radiotherapy.

Lisa E MashLisa S KahalleyM Fatih OkcuDavid R GrosshansArnold C PaulinoHeather StancelLuz De LeonElisabeth WildeNilesh DesaiZili D ChuWilliam E WhiteheadMurali ChintagumpalaKimberly P Raghubar

Published in: Neuropsychology (2022)

Results suggest that PRT is associated with verbal memory sparing, driven by effective encoding and use of learning strategies. Future work may help to clarify underlying neural mechanisms associated with verbal memory decline, which will better inform treatment approaches. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

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early stage
young adults
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combination therapy
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