- Jun 14, 2017
Cancer treatment during childhood linked to cognitive problems later in life
Young adults who had chemotherapy as a child have decreased cognitive flexibility and a weaker short-term memory. Their ability to...
- Jun 12, 2017
5 Things for Parents to Consider When Communicating with their AYA With Cancer
A cancer diagnosis, the treatment process, and the transition from cancer patient to cancer survivor brings a host of challenging changes...
- Jun 7, 2017
Risky Haplotype for Treatment-Related Premature Menopause Proposed in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
A St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-led team has identified a haplotype that appears to coincide with the risk of premature menopause...
- Jun 7, 2017
CVD Risk Factors Identified in Long-Term Survivors of Pediatric Cancer
Cardiac radiotherapy at doses of 10 Gy or higher increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a dose-dependent manner among long-term...
- Jun 5, 2017
Childhood Cancer Survivors Now Living Healthier Lives
For people who battled cancer in childhood, the prospects for a long life without cancer recurrence or chronic illness are better than...
- May 30, 2017
Investigating the emotional impact of neuroblastoma on siblings
Under the supervision of Dr. Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology and Canada Research Chair in Neuroethics, and Dr. Tim Oberlander, Medical...
- May 30, 2017
5 Things for Health Care Providers to Consider When Communicating with AYAs
HCPs are in a unique position to help AYA patients engage more actively in their care. By providing opportunities for AYAs to be included...
- May 30, 2017
First Live Births Less Common in Cancer Survivors
Questions and concerns regarding potential fertility are prevalent among childhood cancer survivors and their families. This study...