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ea0027p43 | (1) | BSPED2011

Chemotherapy treatment for medulloblastoma is associated with increased risk of impaired gonadal function

Bischof-Renner Andrea , Su Zhe , Edgar Angela B , Mitchell Rod T , Wallace W H , Bath Louise E

Introduction: Effects on fertility have been seen as important late effects of treatment for childhood cancer.Aim: To evaluate the impact of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for childhood medulloblastoma on gonadal function.Methods: Retrospective cohort study of all children treated for medulloblastoma (diagnosed from 2–18 years) in a single institution in the UK between 1983–2011 and a minimum relapse-free surviva...