Published January 1987 | Version v1
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Genetic studies of survivors of childhood cancer

Creators

  • 1. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA

Description

This article examines available data on genetic defects in germinal tissues of children treated for cancer. The heritability of childhood cancers and germ cell damage and damage to reproductive organs as a result of therapy are reviewed, and the implications for the survivors and for society are discussed. Recommendations are made for approaches and programs for prevention and early detection of cancer and for diminishing its residual effects

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Am. J. Pediatr. Hematol./Oncol.
Journal Issue
no.1
Series
Am. J. Pediatr. Hematol./Oncol.
ISSN
0192-8562
CODEN
APHOD

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18089364
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
CHILDREN; GENES; GENETIC RADIATION EFFECTS; GERM CELLS; GONADS; NEOPLASMS; RADIOTHERAPY; RECOMMENDATIONS; SIDE EFFECTS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; DISEASES; GENETIC EFFECTS; MAMMALS; MAN; MEDICINE; PRIMATES; RADIATION EFFECTS; THERAPY; VERTEBRATES