Recent research has demonstrated that survivors of childhood cancer are at risk for a myriad
of late effects that affect physical and mental quality of life. We discuss the patterns and …

Childhood cancer is a severe disease striking children and their families unexpectedly. In
developed countries, 5-year survival currently exceeds 80% 1; however, cancer remains the …

Despite the fact that they are not typically life-threatening, low-grade gliomas (LGGs) remain
a significant clinical challenge in pediatric neuro-oncology due to comorbidities associated …

Survivors of childhood cancer frequently experience cancer-related cognitive dysfunction,
commonly months to years after treatment for pediatric brain tumors, acute lymphoblastic …

Background and purpose Low-grade glioma (LGG) is a very common brain tumor in
pediatric patients typically associated with a very good prognosis. This prognosis makes it …

Purpose The study examined the different dimensions of fatigue (general, sleep/rest,
cognitive), health related quality of life (HRQL)(physical, emotional, cognitive, social), and …

The last decades have seen increased concern about the possible effects of low to
moderate doses of ionizing radiation (IR) exposure on cognitive function. An interdisciplinary …

Central nervous system tumors represent the most common solid malignancy in childhood.
Improvement in treatment approaches have led to a significant increase in survival rates …

Brain tumours are the leading cause of paediatric cancer-associated death worldwide. High-
grade glioma (HGG) represents a main cause of paediatric brain tumours and is associated …

Background Pesticide exposures have been examined previously as risk factors for
childhood brain cancers, but few studies were able to assess risk from specific agents …