Use of Chronic Prescription Medications and Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Survivors of Childhood Cancer

Use of Chronic Prescription Medications and Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Survivors of Childhood Cancer

BackgroundAs survivors of childhood cancer age, development of cancer treatment-related chronic health conditions often occur. This study aimed to describe the pattern of chronic prescription medication use and identify factors associated with polypharmacy among survivors of childhood cancer.Methods...

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Main Authors: Celeste L. Y. Ewig, Yi Man Cheng, Hoi Shan Li, Jasper Chak Ling Wong, Alex Hong Yu Cho, Freddie Man Hong Poon, Chi Kong Li, Yin Ting Cheung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
childhood cancer survivor
pediatric oncology
chronic medication prescriptions
polypharmacy
medication utilization
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.642544/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.642544/full

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