Compulsory military service as a measure of later physical and cognitive performance in male survivors of childhood cancer

Ahomäki, Ritva; Harila‐Saari, Arja; Parkkola, Kai; Matomäki, Jaakko; Lähteenmäki, Päivi

doi:10.1080/0284186x.2017.1351037

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“…Many survivors presented with poor processing speeds, leading to poorer physical and/or mental health, social functioning, and health‐related quality of life . Similarly, language and vocabulary issues were challenging . Compared with matched healthy controls, brain tumour survivors scored significantly lower in verbal assessments …”

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confidence: 97%

“…Overall, in these articles, cognitive functioning was found to be impaired. AYA brain tumour survivors are often at higher risk of cognitive issues than other cancer survivors . Impaired memory seemed to be the most common cognitive issue .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Attentional deficits were particularly challenging because of their consequent impact on the development of other cognitive abilities, social functioning, and academic achievement . Evidence suggested that AYA survivors scored lower in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) scores and had limited mathematical skills . AYAs scored lower in IQ testing than population controls.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Survivors had impaired general physical health . More specifically, symptoms included poor mobility, poor physical functioning, reduced bone mineral density, hearing and/or vision issues, and poor fitness levels …”

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confidence: 99%

“…AYA brain tumour survivors are often at higher risk of cognitive issues than other cancer survivors. 27,49,53,55 Impaired memory seemed to be the most common cognitive issue. [21][22][23][24][25][26]35,39,47,48,[56][57][58][59] Qualitative findings [21][22][23][24]31,47,56 established that impaired memory was a daily issue.…”

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Long‐term issues and supportive care needs of adolescent and young adult childhood brain tumour survivors and their caregivers: A systematic review

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Objective Long‐term issues following diagnosis and treatment of a childhood brain tumour often become apparent as the survivor enters adolescence and young adulthood. Their caregivers may additionally face long‐term impacts on their emotional and psychological functioning. This review synthesised evidence on the issues and supportive care needs of adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of a brain tumour diagnosed in childhood and their caregivers. Methods Electronic databases were searched up until September 2017. All studies reporting on issues or needs of childhood brain tumour survivors (aged 14‐39) and their caregivers were included. Narrative synthesis methods were used to summarise, integrate, and interpret findings. Results Fifty‐six articles (49 studies) met the inclusion criteria. Social issues (ie, isolation and impaired daily functioning) were most commonly reported by survivors, followed by cognitive (ie, impaired memory and attention) and physical issues (ie, endocrine dysfunctions and fatigue). Survivors experienced poorer social functioning and sexual functioning and were less likely to be employed or have children, when compared with other AYA cancer survivors. Caregivers experienced reduced support as the survivor moved into young adulthood. Caregivers reported uncertainty, increased responsibilities, and problems maintaining their own self–well‐being and family relationships. Few studies reported on supportive care needs. Survivors expressed a need for better educational support and age‐specific psychosocial services. Conclusions Surviving a childhood brain tumour can be particularly challenging for AYA survivors and their caregivers. Robust structured research is needed to identify specific support needs of both survivors and their caregivers and how these can be optimally addressed.

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