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Karen Effinger

  • Department of Pediatrics
    Associate Professor
  • (404) 785-2526
  • karen.effinger@emory.edu
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Effinger Research
  • Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
    Pediatrics
    2015 Uppergate Drive
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Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University

Education

Degrees

  • MS from Stanford University School of Medicine
  • MD from New York Medical College
  • BA from Northwestern University

Research

Publications

  • Health Knowledge in Adolescent Childhood Cancer Survivors at High Risk for Therapy-Related Cardiotoxicity.
    J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol Volume: 14 Page(s): 265 - 269
    06/01/2025 Authors: Janardan SK; Mertens AC; Effinger KE
  • Rurality of Residence and Distance to Clinic is a Risk Factor for Non-Engagement in Childhood Cancer Survivor Care.
    Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev
    05/15/2025 Authors: Strange LF; Williamson Lewis RS; Ji X; Effinger KE
  • The association of perceived health status and presence of chronic conditions with physical activity in childhood cancer survivors.
    Support Care Cancer Volume: 33 Page(s): 98
    01/15/2025 Authors: Janardan SK; Lewis RW; Marchak JG; Mertens AC; Effinger KE
  • Predicting Left Ventricular Dysfunction inChildhood Cancer Survivors: In Search of the Echocardiography Holy Grail.
    JACC CardioOncol Volume: 5 Page(s): 486 - 488
    08/01/2023 Authors: Border WL; Effinger KE; Leger KJ
  • Diminished ovarian reserve in adolescent cancer survivors treated with heavy metal chemotherapy.
    Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 70 Page(s): e30448
    08/01/2023 Authors: Pruett M; Williamson Lewis R; Klosky JL; Effinger KE; Meacham LR; Cherven B
  • Feasibility of Fitbit Use in Adolescent Survivors of Pediatric Cancer: Who Consistently Uses It and for How Long?
    J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol Volume: 12 Page(s): 529 - 536
    08/01/2023 Authors: Williamson Lewis R; Howell KE; Effinger KE; Meacham LR; Wasilewski-Masker K; Mertens A; Gilleland Marchak J
  • Current pediatric cancer survivorship practices: a report from the Children's Oncology Group.
    J Cancer Surviv Volume: 17 Page(s): 1139 - 1148
    08/01/2023 Authors: Effinger KE; Haardrfer R; Marchak JG; Escoffery C; Landier W; Kommajosula A; Hendershot E; Sadak KT; Eshelman-Kent D; Kinahan K
  • CHARACTERIZING SURVIVOR EXPERIENCES IN A PEDIATRIC CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CLINIC
    Volume: 70 Page(s): S42 - S42
    06/01/2023 Authors: Janardan S; Mertens A; Effinger K
  • Transition practices for survivors of childhood cancer: a report from the Children's Oncology Group.
    J Cancer Surviv Volume: 17 Page(s): 342 - 350
    04/01/2023 Authors: Marchak JG; Sadak KT; Effinger KE; Haardrfer R; Escoffery C; Kinahan KE; Freyer DR; Chow EJ; Mertens A
  • Cancer-Related Barriers to Health Behaviors Among Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer and Their Families.
    J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol Volume: 12 Page(s): 118 - 122
    02/01/2023 Authors: Marchak JG; Kegler MC; Meacham LR; Mertens AC; Effinger KE
  • Changes in Opioid Prescriptions and Potential Misuse and Substance Use Disorders Among Childhood Cancer Survivors Following the 2016 Opioid Prescribing Guideline.
    JAMA Oncol Volume: 8 Page(s): 1658 - 1662
    11/01/2022 Authors: Hu X; Brock KE; Effinger KE; Zhang B; Graetz I; Lipscomb J; Ji X
  • Early Posttherapy Opioid Prescription, Potential Misuse, and Substance Use Disorder Among Pediatric Cancer Survivors.
    J Natl Cancer Inst Volume: 114 Page(s): 895 - 906
    06/13/2022 Authors: Ji X; Hu X; Brock KE; Mertens AC; Cummings JR; Effinger KE
  • THE ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH STATUS AND QUALITY WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORS
    Volume: 69
    06/01/2022 Authors: Janardan S; Mertens A; Effinger K
  • Self-reported late effect symptom clusters among young pediatric cancer survivors.
    Support Care Cancer Volume: 29 Page(s): 8077 - 8087
    12/01/2021 Authors: Williamson Lewis R; Effinger KE; Wasilewski-Masker K; Mertens A; Xiao C
  • Late hepatic toxicity surveillance for survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer: Recommendations from the international late effects of childhood cancer guideline harmonization group.
    Cancer Treat Rev Volume: 100 Page(s): 102296
    11/01/2021 Authors: Bardi E; Mulder RL; van Dalen EC; Bhatt NS; Ruble KA; Burgis J; Castellino SM; Constine LS; den Hoed CM; Green DM
  • Substance use, substance use disorders, and treatment in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors-Results from a national survey.
    Cancer Volume: 127 Page(s): 3223 - 3231
    09/01/2021 Authors: Ji X; Cummings JR; Mertens AC; Wen H; Effinger KE
  • PRESCRIPTION OPIOID USE AND MISUSE IN PEDIATRIC CANCER SURVIVORS: A NATIONWIDE CLAIMS-BASED ANALYSIS
    Volume: 68 Page(s): S9 - S9
    06/01/2021 Authors: Ji X; Hu X; Effinger K
  • ACHIEVING WELLNESS AFTER ILLNESS FOR TEENS (AWAIT): AN APP-BASED HOPE INTERVENTION
    Volume: 68 Page(s): S76 - S77
    06/01/2021 Authors: Effinger K; Lewis RW; Getachew B; Mitra K; Potts J; Berg C; Mertens A
  • Patterns of surveillance for late effects of BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors in survivors of pediatric Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemias.
    BMC Cancer Volume: 21 Page(s): 474
    04/29/2021 Authors: Smith SM; Sabnis HS; Lewis RW; Effinger KE; Bergsagel J; Patterson B; Mertens A; Sakamoto KM; Schapira L; Castellino SM
  • Late Effects in Survivors of Neonatal Cancer.
    Clin Perinatol Volume: 48 Page(s): 199 - 214
    03/01/2021 Authors: Janardan SK; Effinger KE
  • Endocrine Sequelae in Childhood Cancer Survivors.
    Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am Volume: 49 Page(s): 565 - 587
    12/01/2020 Authors: George SA; Effinger KE; Meacham LR
  • Educational Intervention to Address Infertility-Related Knowledge Gaps Among Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer.
    J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol Volume: 9 Page(s): 472 - 480
    08/01/2020 Authors: Meacham LR; Williamson-Lewis R; Cherven BO; Effinger KE; Klosky JL; Gilleland-Marchak J
  • INCIDENT FOCAL NODULAR HYPERPLASIA (FNH) AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN PEDIATRIC CANCER SURVIVORS
    Volume: 67 Page(s): S206 - S207
    06/01/2020 Authors: Wallace A; Lewis RW; Castellino S; Effinger K
  • Screening practices for late effects in pediatric patients on tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
    Volume: 38
    05/20/2020 Authors: Smith SM; Sabnis HS; Lewis RW; Effinger KE; Bergsagel DJ; Patterson B; Mertens AC; Sakamoto K; Schapira L; Castellino SM
  • Systematic Review of Health Literacy in Childhood Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Their Caregivers.
    J Pediatr Psychol Volume: 45 Page(s): 373 - 385
    05/01/2020 Authors: Lynn C; Quast L; Rogers H; Effinger K; Gilleland-Marchak J
  • Minding the Gap for Survivors of Childhood Cancer.
    JAMA Oncol Volume: 6 Page(s): 330 - 332
    03/01/2020 Authors: Smith SM; Link MP; Effinger KE
  • Assessment of ovarian function in adolescents and young adults after childhood cancer treatment-How accurate are young adult/parent proxy-reported outcomes?
    Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 66 Page(s): e27981
    12/01/2019 Authors: George SA; Williamson Lewis R; McKenzie L; Cherven B; Patterson BC; Effinger KE; Mertens AC; Meacham LR
  • Improving paediatric cardiologists' awareness about the needs of childhood cancer survivors: results of a single-centre directed educational initiative.
    Cardiol Young Volume: 29 Page(s): 808 - 812
    06/01/2019 Authors: Rose-Felker K; Effinger K; Kelleman MS; Sachdeva R; Meacham LR; Border WL
  • Growth disturbances in children and adolescents receiving long-term tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia or Philadelphia Chromosome-positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.
    Br J Haematol Volume: 185 Page(s): 795 - 799
    05/01/2019 Authors: Sabnis HS; Keenum C; Lewis RW; Patterson B; Bergsagel J; Effinger KE; Silverman E; Mertens AC; Castellino SM
  • A Hope-Based Intervention to Address Disrupted Goal Pursuits and Quality of Life in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
    Volume: 28 Page(s): 621 - 621
    03/01/2019 Authors: Berg CJ; Vanderpool RC; Getachew B; Johnson MF; Payne JB; Sandridge Y; Bierhoff J; Kelly J; Effinger KE; Demark WW
  • Survivor clinic attendance among pediatric- and adolescent-aged survivors of childhood cancer.
    J Cancer Surviv Volume: 13 Page(s): 56 - 65
    02/01/2019 Authors: Daly A; Lewis RW; Vangile K; Masker KW; Effinger KE; Meacham LR; Mertens AC
  • Early Detection of Ovarian Dysfunction by Anti-Mullerian Hormone in Adolescent and Young Adult-Aged Survivors of Childhood Cancer.
    J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol Volume: 8 Page(s): 18 - 25
    02/01/2019 Authors: George SA; Williamson Lewis R; Schirmer DA; Effinger KE; Spencer JB; Mertens AC; Meacham LR
  • Long-term health and social function in adult survivors of paediatric astrocytoma: A report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study.
    Eur J Cancer Volume: 106 Page(s): 171 - 180
    01/01/2019 Authors: Effinger KE; Stratton KL; Fisher PG; Ness KK; Krull KR; Oeffinger KC; Armstrong GT; Robison LL; Hudson MM; Leisenring WM
  • ASSESSMENT OF OVARIAN FUNCTION IN ADOLESCENTS AFTER CHILDHOOD CANCER TREATMENT: HOW ACCURATE IS SELF-REPORT?
    Volume: 110 Page(s): E318 - E318
    09/01/2018 Authors: George S; Lewis RW; McKenzie L; Cherven B; Patterson B; Effinger K; Mertens A; Meacham LR
  • WORKING TO STANDARDIZE CARDIOLOGY CARE IN SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER: A PEDIATRIC CARDIO-ONCOLOGY SCORE
    Volume: 65
    06/01/2018 Authors: Effinger K; Border W; Rose-Felker K; Record E; Mertens A; Castellino S; Meacham L
  • HEPATOTOXICITY REQUIRING LIVER BIOPSY IN CHILDREN WILL ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA: A CASE SERIES
    Volume: 65
    06/01/2018 Authors: Yarnall N; Effinger K; Keller F
  • OUTCOMES WITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM THERAPY COMPLETION IN PEDIATRIC HODGKIN LYMPHOMA PATIENTS FOLLOWING CONTEMPORARY THERAPY
    PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER Volume: 65
    06/01/2018 Authors: Effinger K; Keller F; Bergsagel J; Lawrence T; Lewis RW; Meacham L; Mertens A; Castellino S
  • A hope-based intervention to address disrupted goal pursuits and quality of life in young adult cancer survivors.
    Volume: 36
    05/20/2018 Authors: Berg C; Vanderpool RC; Getachew B; Johnson MF; Payne JB; Sandridge Y; Bierhoff J; Kelly J; Effinger KE; Demark-Wahnefried W
  • Adherence to Children's Oncology Group (COG) long-term follow-up guidelines for echocardiogram screening in young adult survivors of childhood cancer.
    Volume: 36
    05/20/2018 Authors: Madden NA; Deng C; Fitch T; Effinger KE; Zhang C; Goyal S; Tian S; Batcha MM; Parashar S; Eaton BR
  • Outcomes within Five Years from Diagnosis in Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Following Contemporary Therapy
    BLOOD Volume: 130
    12/07/2017 Authors: Effinger KE; Bergsagel J; Lawrence T; Keller FG; Lewis RW; Meacham L; Mertens A; Castellino SM
  • Growth Disturbances in Pediatric Patients Receiving Long-Term Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy
    BLOOD Volume: 130
    12/07/2017 Authors: Sabnis H; Keenum C; Lewis RW; Silverman EA; Patterson B; Effinger KE; Bergsagel J; Mertens A; Castellino SM
  • Effect of Temporal Changes in Therapeutic Exposure on Self-reported Health Status in Childhood Cancer Survivors.
    Ann Intern Med Volume: 166 Page(s): 89 - 98
    01/17/2017 Authors: Ness KK; Hudson MM; Jones KE; Leisenring W; Yasui Y; Chen Y; Stovall M; Gibson TM; Green DM; Neglia JP
  • ASSESSING OVARIAN FUNCTION AFTER PEDIATRIC CANCER TREATMENT - WHAT DOES ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE ADD?
    Volume: 88 Page(s): 341 - 341
    01/01/2017 Authors: George SA; Lewis RW; Effinger KE; Spencer JB; Mertens AC; Meacham LR
  • PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROVIDER COMMUNICATION ABOUT WEIGHT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PEDIATRIC CANCER SURVIVORS
    Volume: 63 Page(s): S41 - S41
    06/01/2016 Authors: Pavisic J; Leyden JR; Kay HG; Dalal N; Fisher P; Effinger K
  • PREVALENCE OF IRON OVERLOAD IN PEDIATRIC HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION (HSCT) SURVIVORS
    Volume: 63 Page(s): S15 - S15
    06/01/2016 Authors: Kay HG; Andrews J; Effinger K
  • For Patients With Cancer, Cure Is Not Enough.
    JAMA Oncol Volume: 2 Page(s): 176 - 178
    02/01/2016 Authors: Effinger KE; Link MP
  • Divergent Patterns of Incidence in Peripheral Neuroblastic Tumors.
    J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Volume: 37 Page(s): 502 - 506
    10/01/2015 Authors: Merrihew LE; Fisher PG; Effinger KE
  • Longitudinal evaluation of health status and chronic conditions in aging pediatric astrocytoma survivors: A Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) report.
    Volume: 33
    05/20/2015 Authors: Effinger KE; Fisher PG; Ness KK; Krull KR; Marina N; Stovall M; Oeffinger KC; Armstrong GT; Robison LL; Nathan PC
  • Temporal trends in health status among adults in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS).
    Volume: 33
    05/20/2015 Authors: Ness KK; Hudson MM; Jones KE; Leisenring WM; Stovall M; Green DM; Neglia JP; Henderson TO; Casillas JN; Ford J
  • Oral and dental late effects in survivors of childhood cancer: a Children's Oncology Group report.
    Support Care Cancer Volume: 22 Page(s): 2009 - 2019
    07/01/2014 Authors: Effinger KE; Migliorati CA; Hudson MM; McMullen KP; Kaste SC; Ruble K; Guilcher GMT; Shah AJ; Castellino SM
  • Longitudinal Evaluation Of Health Status In Aging Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: Report From The Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
    Volume: 122
    11/15/2013 Authors: Effinger KE; Leisenring WM; Oeffinger KC; Hudson MM; Ness KK; Marina N; Stovall M; Armstrong GT; Robison LL; Sainani K
  • PERIPHERAL NEUROBLASTIC TUMORS ARE DEVELOPMENTAL CANCERS THAT SEGREGATE BY AGE, HISTOLOGY, AND LOCATION
    Volume: 60 Page(s): S73 - S73
    06/01/2013 Authors: Effinger K; Merrihew L; Fisher P
  • DIVERGENT PATTERNS OF INCIDENCE IN PERIPHERAL NEUROBLASTIC TUMORS
    Volume: 60 Page(s): S74 - S75
    06/01/2013 Authors: Merrihew L; Fisher P; Effinger K
  • Characterization of neuroblastic tumors as developmental cancers with survival determined by histology, age, and location
    Volume: 31
    05/20/2013 Authors: Effinger KE; Merrihew LE; Fisher PG
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