Compromised quality of life in adult patients who have received a radiation dose towards the basal part of the brain. A case-control study in long-term survivors from cancer in the head and neck region

Compromised quality of life in adult patients who have received a radiation dose towards the basal part of the brain. A case-control study in long-term survivors from cancer in the head and neck region

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adult patients with hypothalamic-pituitary disorders have compromised quality of life (QoL). Whether this is due to their endocrine consequences (hypopituitarism), their underlying hypothalamic-pituitary disorder or both is still und...

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Main Authors: Löfdahl Elisabet, Berg Gertrud, Johansson Karl-Axel, Zachrisson Maria, Malmgren Helge, Mercke Claes, Olsson Erik, Wiren Lena, Johannsson Gudmundur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Growth hormone
Head-and-neck cancer
Quality of life
CNS
Low-dose-radiation
Long-term survivors
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/179

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