Genetics may influence risk for breast cancer after chest radiotherapy to treat childhood cancer
Among females who received radiotherapy to the chest as part of treatment for a childhood cancer, those who had either of two specific...
Apr 19, 2016
Many survivors of childhood brain cancer have cognitive difficulties, but these can be treated
Cancer in a child’s brain has the potential to impact their overall future health and cause long-term disturbances to the central nervous...
Apr 14, 2016
Young Adult Cancer Survivors Hard Hit by Treatment Costs
The nearly 14 million cancer survivors in the United States face a long list of challenges resulting from long-term and late effects of...
Apr 1, 2016
Study suggests most female childhood cancer survivors have good chance of becoming pregnant
For women who have survived childhood cancer, the impact of modern chemotherapy regimens on the likelihood of becoming pregnant is...
Mar 23, 2016
Calgary sleep study aims to help young cancer survivors sleep better
It's a bitter irony that many kids who beat cancer are then challenged by an everyday function we often take for granted – a good night's...
Mar 21, 2016
Many cancer survivors face financial hardships
Almost a third of cancer survivors experience financial burdens which can have lasting effects on their physical and mental health and...
Mar 16, 2016
Early MRI screening reduces risk of breast cancer death for survivors of childhood HL
Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have confirmed in a screening effectiveness study that early screening with MRIs can...
Mar 2, 2016
Male Childhood Cancer Survivors Less Likely to Have Kids, Study Finds
Men who survived cancer when they were children, teens or young adults seem to be less likely to have children of their own than men who...
Feb 24, 2016
Eye movement affected in former childhood cancer patients
A study from Lund University in Sweden shows that commonly used chemo toxins impair the eyesight in childhood cancer survivors in a way...
Feb 18, 2016
Large Study of Retinoblastoma Survivors Identifies Extent of Medical Conditions Later in Life
For adult survivors of retinoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer affecting the eyes, a big concern is late-arising health conditions. These...
Feb 2, 2016

