Hormone replacement in survivors of childhood cancer and brain tumors: safety and controversies

Ichelle M A A van Roessel, Boudewijn Bakker, Hanneke M van Santen, Wassim Chemaitilly

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Abstract

Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for developing endocrine disorders, including deficits in growth hormone, thyroid hormone and sex hormones. The influence these hormones have on cell growth and metabolism has raised concerns regarding the safety of their use as treatments in survivors of childhood cancer and brain tumors. This manuscript offers a summary of current knowledge, controversies and areas for future research pertaining to this area.

Original languageEnglish
JournalEndocrine connections
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Dec 2022

Keywords

  • childhood cancer
  • childhood brain tumors
  • growth hormone
  • hypothyroidism
  • hypogonadism

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