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ea0021p234 | Neuroendocrinology and behaviour | SFEBES2009

Sleep is frequently disordered in patients irradiated for brain tumours

Abraham Rowena , Kreitschmann-Andermahr Ilonka , Dixit Kashinet , Swindell Ric , Brabant Georg

Unwanted late effects of cranial irradiation frequently include endocrine and psychosocial impairment, which may be overlooked in routine follow-up. The aim of the present study was to obtain systematic data on the long-term, psychosocial impairments of patients treated with cranial irradiation as compared to a non-irradiated control group. Both groups were fully hormone replaced including growth hormone (GH) substitution.A compilation of questionnaires ...