Social adjustment in adolescent survivors of pediatric central nervous system tumors: A report from the C hildhood C ancer S urvivor S tudy

Almost 50% of survivors of pediatric central nervous system tumors experience social difficulties; the pattern is unique in comparison with solid tumor and sibling groups. Cognitive impairment is associated with increased risk, and this highlights the need for multitargeted interventions.

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Published in:Cancer 2018-09, Vol.124 (17), p.3596-3608
Main Authors: Schulte, Fiona, Brinkman, Tara M., Li, Chenghong, Fay‐McClymont, Taryn, Srivastava, Deo Kumar, Ness, Kirsten K., Howell, Rebecca M., Mueller, Sabine, Wells, Elizabeth, Strother, Douglas, Lafay‐Cousin, Lucie, Leisenring, Wendy, Robison, Leslie L., Armstrong, Gregory T., Krull, Kevin R.
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Language:English
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Summary:Almost 50% of survivors of pediatric central nervous system tumors experience social difficulties; the pattern is unique in comparison with solid tumor and sibling groups. Cognitive impairment is associated with increased risk, and this highlights the need for multitargeted interventions.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/cncr.31593