G419(P) Blood levels of vitamin D in children and adolescents with cancer

Aim To assess blood vitamin D levels at time of cancer diagnosis in children, to supplement vitamin D where necessary, and reassess levels after 6 months of treatment. Methods Newly diagnosed children had vitamin D, calcium [Ca], phosphate [P04] and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels checked. Vitamin...

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 2014-04, Vol.99 (Suppl 1), p.A175-A176
Main Authors: Ryan, J, Kagalwala, F, Shankar, A, Brain, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood
Calcium
Children
Ethnicity
Seasonal variations
Vitamin D
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Summary:Aim To assess blood vitamin D levels at time of cancer diagnosis in children, to supplement vitamin D where necessary, and reassess levels after 6 months of treatment. Methods Newly diagnosed children had vitamin D, calcium [Ca], phosphate [P04] and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels checked. Vitamin D deficiency was defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) level of less than 50 nmol/L, and vitamin D insufficiency was defined as a 25[OH]D level of 50–75 nmol/L. Children with levels 10 years, 3000 units/day 10 years, 1000 units/day
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/archdischild-2014-306237.401