The effects of chemotherapy can continue after treatment or even develop years later. These include effects on the brain, heart, bones, nervous system, lungs, and other systems. Chemotherapy is the ...

A high percentage of childhood survivors do not undergo guideline-recommended monitoring for late effects, according to results of a population-based study. Researchers used the Los Angeles Cancer ...

Premature Physiologic Aging as a Paradigm for Understanding Increased Risk of Adverse Health Across the Lifespan of Survivors of Childhood Cancer Many childhood cancer survivors carry a significant ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Short-term adverse effects after radiation therapy for prostate cancer correlated with risk for long-term ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

There were 3,067 CCS survivors, the median age was 18 years (range, 3-57 years), and the median follow-up was 11 years (range, 2-46 years). Two thirds (62.4%) had either no or mild late effects, 480 ...

A new service is supporting adults who are suffering from the long-term side effects of radiotherapy. The OUH Macmillan Radiotherapy Late Effects Service aims to assist those who have been treated for ...

After receiving radiation therapy for uterine cancer, you may experience fertility challenges, vaginal dryness, and bowel or bladder problems. Options to manage and relieve your side effects can vary.