Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for endocrine abnormalities from cancer treatment. Endocrine disorders are the most common abnormality after chemotherapy and/or radiation. Many survivors face a growing number of endocrine problems many years after successful completion of treatment.

Examples of common endocrine disorders after childhood cancer therapy include:

• growth hormone deficiency
• thyroid disorders
• abnormal gonadal function
• poor bone health
• obesity
• diabetes
• thyroid malignancy

Survivors, particularly with a history of complex cancer therapy, benefit from expert and experienced medical providers who are familiar with treating expected endocrine abnormalities after childhood cancer therapy.