Premature Menopause in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Report From the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

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Authors

Charles A. Sklar · University of Alberta

Ann Mertens · Oregon Health & Science University

Pauline Mitby · Oregon Health & Science University

John Whitton · Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Marilyn Stovall · University of Alberta

Catherine E. Kasper · University of Alberta

Jean E. Mulder

Abstract

The results of this study will facilitate counseling current survivors about their future risk of premature menopause and aid in designing new regimens that seek to diminish late ovarian toxicity.

Topics & Keywords

Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Reproductive Biology and Fertility BRCA gene mutations in cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Volume 98, Issue 13, pp. 890-896

DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djj243

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