For childhood cancer survivors, inherited genetic factors influence risk of cancers later in life
Common inherited genetic factors that predict cancer risk in the general population may also predict elevated risk of new cancers among...
Mar 19, 2024
Research reveals increased mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors after cardiovascular events
New research out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center indicates that survivors of childhood...
Mar 4, 2024
Childhood Cancer Survivors Are Not Receiving Optimal Care
Childhood cancer survivors are at risk of developing second cancers and a range of chronic health problems, but a lack of awareness and...
Feb 26, 2024
Survivors of Childhood Cancer With High Anthracycline Exposure: Can a Beta-Blocker Improve Cardiac Function?
In a U.S./Canadian phase IIb trial (PREVENT-HF) reported in The Lancet Oncology, Armenian et al found that the beta-blocker carvedilol...
Feb 9, 2024
Specific Plant Foods Reduce Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Dark green vegetables and nuts/seeds intake linked to lower risk for premature aging in childhood cancer survivors. Read more:...
Feb 1, 2024
Childhood cancer has long-term financial effects on family members
In a study recently published in Cancer, Dr. Tim Ohlsen, a research associate and pediatric oncologist, along with his mentor Dr. Eric...
Jan 30, 2024
Biomarkers May Help Predict Heart Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
In survivors of childhood cancer, recent research has found that two common biomarkers may be able to predict heart risk, according to a...
Jan 22, 2024
Large clinical trial seeks to prevent heart failure among childhood cancer survivors
Results suggest that more childhood cancer survivors may benefit from a heart-saving medication called carvedilol, even long after their...
Jan 17, 2024
Cardiovascular testing rates 'poor' among adult survivors of childhood cancer
Adult survivors of childhood cancer with a high risk of cardiovascular disease may not be receiving proper cardiac testing, according to...
Jan 5, 2024
Diabetes a Common Threat to Kids Who Survive Cancer
Kids who've survived cancer face many health challenges, and a heightened risk for diabetes is one of them, new research shows. Read...
Dec 29, 2023

