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Only 40% of Pediatric CNS Cancer Survivors Achieve Full Independence as Adults

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Sixty percent of adult survivors of pediatric CNS tumors do not achieve full functional and social independence, according to results from a study conducted by researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.1
Investigators assessed 306 adult survivors who completed baseline evaluations as part of the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study. The study evaluated several indicators of independence, including living independently, employment, assistance with personal care and/or routine needs, marital status, and possession of a driver’s license. Participants were also evaluated for physical performance impairment, which was defined as scores <10th percentile for aerobic capacity, adaptive function, balance, flexibility, strength, and mobility.

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