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ea0035p1004 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2014

Thyroid disorders in adults after oncologic treatment in childhood

Ben-Skowronek Iwona , Sadurska Elzbieta , Zaucha-Prazmo Agnieszka , Brodzisz Agnieszka , Philip Ruby , Patel Sangita

Introduction: The length of patient survival after cancer treatment is increasing and, in some cases, does not differ from the average life span in healthy individuals. The aim of the study is to evaluate thyroid function after oncologic treatment in children.Description of Methods: A group of 158 patients aged 16–25 who underwent oncologic treatment in childhood and the control group – 66 children and young adults were examined. The prospectiv...