THE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION AND CHEMOTHERAPY ON GROWTH

Authors
MOSHANG T GRIMBERG A
Citation
T. Moshang et A. Grimberg, THE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION AND CHEMOTHERAPY ON GROWTH, Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 25(3), 1996, pp. 731
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898529
Volume
25
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(1996)25:3<731:TEOIAC>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The effects of cancer therapy on growth are reviewed. The effects of r adiation and chemotherapy on growth hormone production and growth horm one responsiveness by peripheral tissues are examined. The effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on other endocrine function pertaining t o growth also are discussed. An approach to surveillance of pediatric cancer survivors pertaining to growth and development is suggested.