Endocrine late effects are widespread among childhood cancer survivors. This resource reviews treatment factors that increase risk and some of the common concerns, including hypothyroidism,
This resource introduces the importance of the endocrine system and issues that can arise for childhood cancer survivors. It further details those at the highest
Learn about the thyroid, why childhood cancer survivors may be at risk for thyroid problems, important maintenance practices, and when to involve practitioners.
Obesity, insulin resistance/diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are long-term complications in childhood cancer survivors and increase the risk for subsequent development of cardiovascular disease. Radiation
This valuable survivorship online resource devotes a chapter to the immune systems, including the spleen and lymphatic systems. It details essential guidance about healthy maintenance
Some cancer treatments can damage or stop the function of the spleen, an essential part of the body’s immune system. This resource provides information about
The rate of diabetes is higher in adult survivors of childhood cancer. The increased rate is highest in those treated at younger ages and after
The spleen produces antibodies and filters bacteria from the blood. It helps to protect the body against infections. Survivors are at increased risk of a
This resource outlines critical immune system concepts for those caring for childhood cancer survivors. It details immune function in childhood cancer survivors, summarizing the implications
There are two kinds of graft-versus-host-diseases: acute GVHD (aGVHD) and chronic GVHD (cGVHD). People who receive bone marrow/stem cell transplants can develop either kind, or
