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Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology 2020

9. Oncology and Chronic Disease

Stefania Pedicelli, Sara Ciccone, Carla Bizzarri

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9. Oncology and Chronic Disease

Pedicelli Stefania , Ciccone Sara , Bizzarri Carla

Preface: Survival rates of childhood cancer have been steadily improving over the past 3 decades, with 5-year overall survival now approaching 85% in Western countries. These changes have shifted parental and patientsÂ’ concerns. While survival was previously the primary concern, the late effects of cancer treatment are now becoming major healthcare issues. Epidemiological studies in childhood cancer survivors (CCS) have shown a significant decrease in male fertility when ...