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ba0004p160 | (1) | ICCBH2015

Prevalence of muscle deficits in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Veilleux Louis-Nicolas , Rauch Frank , Curnier Daniel , Krajinovic Maja , Laverdiere Caroline , Sinnett Daniel , Alos Nathalie

Overall cure rates for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have improved allowing the cure of over 85% of patients. At least 70% of survivors of childhood ALL cancers have substantial morbidities as a result of their treatment. There is evidence that survivors of ALL have increased rates of long-term skeletal muscle dysfunction and weakness. Our objective was to determine the percentage of patients with muscle dysfunctions (muscle force, power, endurance, and % of fit...