Final height in survivors of childhood cancer compared with height standard deviation scores at diagnosis

S. L. Knijnenburg, S. Raemaekers, H. Van den berg, I. W.E.M. Van dijk, J. A. Lieverst, H. J. Van der pal, M. W.M. Jaspers, H. N. Caron, L. C. Kremer, H. M. van Santen

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Background: Our study aimed to evaluate final height in a cohort of Dutch childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and assess possible determinants of final height, including height at diagnosis. Patients and methods: We calculated standard deviation scores (SDS) for height at initial cancer diagnosis and height in adulthood in a cohort of 573 CCS. Multivariable regression analyses were carried out to estimate the influence of different determinants on height SDS at follow-up. Results: Overall, survivors had a normal height SDS at cancer diagnosis. However, at follow-up in adulthood, 8.9% had a height ≤-2 SDS. Height SDS at diagnosis was an important determinant for adult height SDS. Children treated with (higher doses of) radiotherapy showed significantly reduced final height SDS. Survivors treated with total body irradiation (TBI) and craniospinal radiation had the greatest loss in height (-1.56 and -1.37 SDS, respectively). Younger age at diagnosis contributed negatively to final height. Conclusion: Height at diagnosis was an important determinant for height SDS at follow-up. Survivors treated with TBI, cranial and craniospinal irradiation should be monitored periodically for adequate linear growth, to enable treatment on time if necessary. For correct interpretation of treatment-related late effects studies in CCS, pre-treatment data should always be included.

Originele taal-2Engels
Pagina's (van-tot)1119-1126
Aantal pagina's8
TijdschriftAnnals of Oncology
Volume24
Nummer van het tijdschrift4
DOI's
StatusGepubliceerd - apr. 2013
Extern gepubliceerdJa

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