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Snares of Survivorship: Understanding Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatment

Oncology treatments save young lives but impact neurocognitive development and psychosocial health, potentially causing problems such as IQ, memory, and hearing deficits, as well as depression, anxiety and social difficulties. Pediatric neuropsychologists Gina Pfeifle, PhD, and Shannon Lundy, PhD, explain the harms of specific cancer therapies, how pediatric providers can be alert to problems in survivors, and the merits of specialized evaluation for a kid who’s struggling academically or emotionally.


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UCSF Pediatrics

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Shannon Lundy, PhD

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