Low bone mineral density in children and adolescents with cancer
Maximizing accumulation of bone mass during childhood and adolescence is essential to attaining optimal peak bone mass. Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) have lower bone mineral density (BMD) than the general population. Chemotherapeutic agents including steroids and radiotherapy can affect BMD. Canc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-2040060-030.pdf |