Published February 2019 | Version v1
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A cross sectional study in cognitive and neurobehavioral impairment in long-term nasopharyngeal cancer survivors treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy

Creators

  • 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne (Australia)
  • 2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto (Canada)
  • 3. Department of Biostatistics, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto (Canada)
  • 4. Division of Medical Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto (Canada)
  • 5. Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto (Canada)

Description

Highlights: • NPC survivors treated with IMRT demonstrate moderate rates of neurocognitive impairment. • Observed patient and family reported neurobehavioral dysfunction in this cohort was high. • Further work is needed to reduce neurocognitive and neurobehavioral dysfunction is needed. - Abstract: Purpose/objectivesTo determine neurocognitive and neurobehavioral impairment in long-term nasopharyngeal cancer survivors (NPC) treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2018.09.012

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.radonc.2018.09.012;
PII
S0167814018334959;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Journal Volume
131
Journal Page Range
p. 179-185
ISSN
0167-8140
CODEN
RAONDT

INIS

Country of Publication
Ireland
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
50081087
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
NEOPLASMS; NEUROLOGY; PATIENTS; RADIOTHERAPY; SYMPTOMS
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY

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