Facilitating Assessment of Late Effects by Organ System

Abstract

This chapter provides charts by organ system that cover the late effects of various cancer treatments. The healthcare provider for a patient with cardiac symptomatology, for example, can review the cardiac chart to find the common late side effects, causative treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery), signs and symptoms, screening and diagnostic tests, and appropriate intervention and management procedures. If further information is needed, the reader can refer to the chapter that covers the affected organ for a detailed discussion of the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, as well as additional information regarding detection, screening, management, and intervention.