hrp0097p1-343 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2023

Facilitating Transition of Care Into Adulthood in Brain Cancer Survivors With Acquired Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency: Insights From an Advisory Board

Alter Craig , Boguszewski Margaret , Clemmons David , Dobri Georgiana , Geffner Mitchell , Kelepouris Nicky , Miller Bradley , Oh Rich , Shea Heidi , Yuen

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Childhood cancer survivors (CCS), particularly brain cancer survivors, are at risk of developing growth hormone deficiency (GHD) due to hypothalamic-pituitary damage from direct tumor mass effects or treatment. Optimization of testing, long-term treatment, and monitoring during care transition from pediatric to adult endocrinology providers remain challenging. A group of endocrinology experts convened to discuss these challenges, the risks and benefits of GH therapy in CCS wit...