As children, they survived cancer. They faced the fallout as adults.
About one in every 600 young adults in the U.S. — 270,000 people aged 20 to 39 — is a cancer survivor, based on federal data. For most,...
Nov 5, 2019
Risk of malignancy ‘markedly’ increased after childhood cancer
Children who received radiation treatment are nearly 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer as an adult, according to...
Oct 30, 2019
Exercise capacity may affect cognitive health of survivors of childhood leukemia
A new study found a link between reduced exercise capacity and neurocognitive problems in survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia...
Oct 21, 2019
Childhood cancer survivors at elevated risk of heart disease
"Survivors of childhood cancer have a higher risk of developing a range of heart disease due to cancer therapy, according to new research...
Aug 26, 2019
Childhood cancer survivors require lifelong vigilance for late endocrinopathies
An estimated 40% to 50% of childhood cancer survivors will experience an endocrine disorder in their lifetime. The risk varies according...
Aug 23, 2019
Examining the Frequency of Late Anorectal Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors After Pelvic Radiati
Survivors of childhood cancer who received ≥30 Gy of pelvic radiotherapy as treatment were at increased risk for late anorectal disease,...
Jul 29, 2019
Higher Anthracycline Doses Linked to Breast Malignancy Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Higher doses of anthracyclines are associated with increased risk of breast cancer in women who survived childhood cancer, regardless of...
Jul 5, 2019
Long-term follow up is required to help maintain bone health in childhood cancer survivors
New International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Working Group publication reviews bone complications in childhood cancer survivors and...
Jul 2, 2019
Survivors of childhood brain tumors experience lasting cognitive and socioeconomic burdens
Survivors of childhood brain tumors who received radiotherapy and were very young at the time of diagnosis may experience cognitive and...
Jun 24, 2019
Breast Cancer Screening Can Begin Later in Childhood Cancer Survivors
In female survivors of childhood cancers with a history of chest irradiation, initiation of breast cancer screening at age 30 years may...
Jun 14, 2019