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RW Butler, RK Mulhern - Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 2005 - academic.oup.com

Neurocognitive interventions for children and adolescents surviving cancer.

Stem education interventions

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Background It is well recognized that many cures for childhood leukemia and brain tumors entail some relatively permanent neurocognitive and psychological costs to the patient and family. As cure rates have improved over the past three decades, increasing efforts have been directed toward reducing treatment-related late effects. Objective The particular focus of this review will be on interventions for the neuropsychological late effects associated with the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and malignant brain tumors. Summary …

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