Neurobehavioral outcomes and associated risk factors in pediatric brain tumor survivors

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Pediatric brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children, with a significant increase in survival rates due to advancements in treatment.
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Survivors of pediatric brain tumors are at risk for neurocognitive and neurobehavioral impairments, affecting their quality of life.
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Factors such as radiation dosage, age at treatment, and genetic predispositions contribute to neurocognitive declines in pediatric brain tumor survivors.
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The study investigates the prevalence of ADHD, ASD, and emotional difficulties among pediatric brain tumor survivors and their associated risk factors.
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A comprehensive approach, including retrospective and longitudinal studies, was utilized to assess neurobehavioral outcomes in pediatric brain tumor survivors.

Journal Of Neuro-Oncology (Springer)

by Yuliang Wang, Wing Lam Chan, Fei Li, Jiaoyang Cai, Yin Ting Cheung, Eric Tsz Him Lai, Oscar Lok Kan Leung, Shiting Liang, Dennis Tak Loi Ku, Matthew Ming Kong Shing, Eric Chun Ho Fu, Jeffrey Ping Wa Yau, Anselm Chi Wai Lee, Evelyn Ruoyun Lu, Alex Wing Kwan Leung, Frankie Wai Tsoi Cheng, Wilson Wai Shing Ho, Zeng Gao, Ye Song, Stephenie Ka Yee Liu, Lucia Tsang, Ada Nga Yee Yuen, Tatia Mei Chun Lee, Godfrey Chi Fung Chan, Anthony Pak Yin Liu, Winnie Wan Yee Tso
April 11, 2026

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