Fitness deficits in long-term ALL survivors.
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چکیده
In this issue of Blood, Ness et al report that, despite the omission of prophylactic cranial radiotherapy (CRT) in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), adult survivors of childhood ALL remain at risk for impaired fitness, body composition, and energy balance.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Blood
دوره 125 22 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015