Whole-brain irradiation and decline in intelligence: the influence of dose and age on IQ score.

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Authors

Jeffrey H. Silber · University of Pennsylvania

Jerilynn Radcliffe

Abstract

One can forecast final IQ score based on the initial IQ score, dose of irradiation, and age at time of irradiation. Our findings should aid in the selection of appropriate therapy when whole-brain irradiation is needed.

Topics & Keywords

Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 10, Issue 9, pp. 1390-1396

DOI: 10.1200/jco.1992.10.9.1390

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