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Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of severe health problems as adults
July 14th, 2007
A substantial proportion of childhood cancer survivors experience serious health problems as young adults, particularly those who received radiation treatment, according to a study in JAMA, a theme issue on chronic diseases of children. Huib N. Caron, M.D., Ph.D., of Emma Children’s Hospital/Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, presented the findings of the study at a JAMA media briefing in New York. The introduction of more effective treatments for childhood cancer has dramatically improved survival rates, but this has been accompanied by the occurrence of late, treatment-related complications such as second cancers, organ dysfunction, and...
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2007-07-14)
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