Late effects care for childhood brain Tumor Survivors: A Quality-Improvement Initiative

Childhood and adolescent brain tumor survivors are at risk for long-term consequences of therapy. We reviewed adherence to long-term follow-up (LTFU) guidelines, assessed provider perspectives, and studied the needs, experience and quality of life (QOL) of pediatric malignant brain tumor survivors in the McMaster Children’s Hospital Neuro-Oncology clinic. LTFU areas for improvement were evaluated using an anonymous health provider needs …