In a groundbreaking study published in Pediatric Research, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence revealing the profound psychological burden borne not only by childhood cancer survivors but also by their parents. Read more: https://bioengineer.org/ptsd-depression-anxiety-in-childhood-cancer-survivors-parents/

Survivors of childhood cancer often do not know enough about their diagnosis and treatment to help prevent related health problems as adults, a study suggests. Read more: https://utdailybeacon.com/131065/news/adults-ignorant-of-medical-history/

A large cohort study shows that meningiomas develop years later in a significant minority of survivors, with higher risks linked to treatment at earlier ages, radiation exposure, and certain chemotherapies. Read more: https://www.emjreviews.com/neurology/news/study-tracks-risk-of-meningiomas-in-childhood-cancer-survivors/

Ajay Major, MD, MBA, led a research study that found that childhood cancer survivors were diagnosed with subsequent colorectal cancer at younger ages than expected and had high mortality rates after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Read more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/childhood-cancer-survivors-higher-risk-colorectal-cancer

First late effects study since new treatments were introduced found high prevalence of hearing loss, growth failure, underweight and lung disease. Read more: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1102637

Children’s Cancer Cause survey underscores the need for lifelong survivorship care, mental health support, and strong government investment in research. Read more: https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/849874197/survey-childhood-cancer-survivors-seek-more-support-from-healthcare-providers-peers-and-policymakers/

Childhood cancer survivors with diabetes mellitus (DM) have an increased risk of neurocognitive impairment when compared to survivors...

Some survivors of childhood cancers face a continued elevated risk of premature mortality, new cancers, chronic conditions, and other...

After completing treatment for brain tumor, children continue to experience problems with body function. These findings were published in...

People who have survived cancer as children are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, even decades after their diagnosis. Read...