Overview -- Algorithms of Late Effects by Disease -- Facilitating Assessment of Late Effects by Organ System -- Pediatric Growth and Development: Impact on Vulnerability to Normal Tissue Damage from Cancer Therapy -- Central Nervous System Effects -- Neuroendocrine Complications of Cancer Therapy -- Ocular Complications due to Cancer Treatment -- Head and Neck -- Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment on Hearing -- The Thyroid Gland -- Cardiovascular Effects of Cancer Therapy -- Pulmonary Effects of Antineoplastic Therapy -- Late Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Effects -- The Ovary -- The Testes -- Genitourinary -- Musculoskeletal, Integument.-Â{u2CA5}east -- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation -- Second Malignancies Following Treatment for Childhood Cancer -- Psychological Aspects of Long-Term Survivorship -- Legal Issues -- Methodological Issues in the Study of Survivors of Childhood Cancer -- Survivorship Transitions following Childhood and Adolescent Cancer -- Health Maintenance and Promotion.

This book is a comprehensive guide that will help medical professionals â€{u0BB5}rses, pediatric oncologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, internists, radiation oncologists, surgeons â€{u0D2F} understand and manage the long-term effects of treatment for childhood and adolescent cancer. The consequences of treatment are described for each organ system, with explanation of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, detection and screening, and management. Disease- and organ-based algorithms of care and tables designed to facilitate the assessment of late effects are highlights of the book and will assist in the provision of hands-on care that is up to date and geared to clinical need.Â{u006D}ong the other topics addressed are stem cell transplantation, psychological care, legal issues, transition to adulthood, and methodological issues in the study of survivorship care.