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JOURNAL ARTICLE
RESEARCH SUPPORT, NON-U.S. GOV'T
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A review of long-term deficits in memory systems following radiotherapy for pediatric posterior fossa tumor.
Radiotherapy and Oncology 2022 September
INTRODUCTION: In recent years, progress in pediatric posterior fossa tumor (PFT) treatments has improved survival rates. However, the majority of survivors present neurocognitive sequelae that impact academic achievement.
METHODS: This review examines the literature from 2000 to 2020 on long-term outcomes in different memory systems for survivors of pediatric PFT, considering the impact of radiotherapy which is a well-known prognostic factor for global neurocognitive function.
RESULTS: Of the 43 articles selected, 31 explored working memory, 19 episodic memory, 9 semantic memory and 2 procedural memory. Irradiated survivors had scores of <-2 standard deviation (SD) (n = 4 studies/25) or between -2SD and -1SD (n = 7 studies/25) for working memory; <-1SD for anterograde memory (n = 11/13), with a progressive decline in these two memory systems; <-1SD (n = 4/7) in semantic memory, and a deficit in perceptual-motor procedural learning (n = 1/1). Reducing craniospinal irradiation dose, limiting tumor bed boosts, and using proton therapy seem to have had a beneficial effect with better preservation of the memory score and a reduction in the decline over time. Non-irradiated survivors had memory systems that were less affected, with preservation of anterograde memory and maintenance of long-term stability.
CONCLUSION: Memory deficits are a core feature in survivors of pediatric PFT, especially when treatment requires radiotherapy. To limit these effects, dose constraints for specific brain areas involved in memory should be defined. During long-term follow-up, specific attention is essential to identify these deficits in order to limit their impact on the quality of life.
METHODS: This review examines the literature from 2000 to 2020 on long-term outcomes in different memory systems for survivors of pediatric PFT, considering the impact of radiotherapy which is a well-known prognostic factor for global neurocognitive function.
RESULTS: Of the 43 articles selected, 31 explored working memory, 19 episodic memory, 9 semantic memory and 2 procedural memory. Irradiated survivors had scores of <-2 standard deviation (SD) (n = 4 studies/25) or between -2SD and -1SD (n = 7 studies/25) for working memory; <-1SD for anterograde memory (n = 11/13), with a progressive decline in these two memory systems; <-1SD (n = 4/7) in semantic memory, and a deficit in perceptual-motor procedural learning (n = 1/1). Reducing craniospinal irradiation dose, limiting tumor bed boosts, and using proton therapy seem to have had a beneficial effect with better preservation of the memory score and a reduction in the decline over time. Non-irradiated survivors had memory systems that were less affected, with preservation of anterograde memory and maintenance of long-term stability.
CONCLUSION: Memory deficits are a core feature in survivors of pediatric PFT, especially when treatment requires radiotherapy. To limit these effects, dose constraints for specific brain areas involved in memory should be defined. During long-term follow-up, specific attention is essential to identify these deficits in order to limit their impact on the quality of life.
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