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most common cancer in children
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ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia)
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in pediatric population, what age groups have highest incidence of cancer
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0-4 years
15-19 years |
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what is MC solid tumor in children
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brain tumor
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what is #1 cause of second neoplasms in childhood CA?
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radiation
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risk factors of second neoplasms in ppl who recovered from childhood cancers?
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1. Hodgkins, retinoblastoma, Wilms
2. radiation! 3. underlying susceptibility to cancer like neurofibromatosis, p53 mutation |
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ppl who survive childhood CA are at risk for:
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A. increased mortality throughout light
B, Second Neoplasms C. Endocrine Dysfxn and Infertility a. hypothyroidism (b/c radiation to neck) b. Gonadal dysfxn (b/c alkylating agents) D. Severe growth retardation E. Neurological prob |
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MC nonmalignant late effect of Cancer Tx?
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hypothyroidism (due to radiation to neck)
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