hrp0095p1-362 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2022

Negative impact of brain tumors on the neurocognitive functions of childhood cancer survivors

Mavrea Kalliopi , Katsibardi Aikaterini , Roka Kleoniki , Pons Roser , Antoniou Alexandros-Stamatios , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , Kattamis Antonis , Bacopoulou Flora

Introduction – Scope: Childhood cancer has an impact on the neurocognitive functions of growing children and adolescents. The aim of this study, which is the first of its kind in Greece, was to examine the differences in neurocognitive abilities between children and adolescents survivors of brain tumors (BT), and survivors of other types of cancer.Method: Study participants were cancer survivors aged 7 to 15 years,...