Surviving childhood cancer. Cure is not enough

Minn Med. 2010 Oct;93(10):36-9.

Abstract

Children who are diagnosed with cancer have a five-year survival rate of nearly 80%, and many live well into adulthood. Because of their disease and treatment exposures, survivors of childhood cancer are at risk for unique long-term health effects. This article reviews some of the more common late effects of childhood cancers and their treatments--endocrine abnormalities, cardiovascular compromise, subsequent neoplasms, and psychosocial issues.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / psychology
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Endocrine System Diseases / psychology
  • Endocrine System Diseases / rehabilitation
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / complications
  • Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / psychology
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / rehabilitation
  • Survivors / psychology*