Long-Term Effects of Radiation Therapy on Cognitive and Endocrine Function in Children With Leukemia and Brain Tumors

The standard of care in 2004 is that children who have been treated for brain tumors and leukemia should be monitored for cognitive and endocrine dysfunction. Until effective non-neurotoxic treatment is identified, long-term effects assessments are essential to maximize the quality of life of survivors of childhood cancer.