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Treatment for childhood CNS germ cell tumors may cause side effects.
Source: Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: November 6, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
To learn more about side effects that begin during treatment for cancer, visit Side Effects.
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Side effects from cancer treatment that begin after treatment and continue for months or years are called late effects. Late effects of cancer treatment may include:
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Physical problems, including:
Physical problems, including:
Vision problems.
Physical problems, including:
Endocrine problems, such as diabetes insipidus.
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Physical problems, including:
Blood vessel problems, such as stroke.
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Changes in mood, feelings, thinking, learning, or memory.
Second cancers (new types of cancer).
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Some late effects may be treated or controlled. Talk with your child's doctors about the possible late effects caused by some treatments. Learn more at Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer.
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Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice