Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Feb 18, 2017 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Evaluation   Growth Height, bone age, somatomedin C, IGFBP-3 TBI and/or cranial irradiation: refer to endocrinologist for GH provocative testing; growth hormone may be indicated Thyroid Physical assessment, free T4, T3,…

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Facilitating Assessment of Late Effects by Organ System

Feb 18, 2017 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Facilitating Assessment of Late Effects by Organ System

Late effects Causative treatment Signs and symptoms Screening and diagnostic tests Management and intervention Chemotherapy Radiation Surgery Overt hypothyroidism (elevated TSH, decreased T4)  >20 Gy to the neck, cervical spine…

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The Ovary

Feb 18, 2017 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on The Ovary

Minimum ovarian dose (GY) Effect 0.6 None 1.5 No deleterious effect in most young women. Some risk of sterilization especially in women aged >40 2.5–5.0 Variable. Aged 15–40 years: about…

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