Chemo-induced ototoxicity has a negative long-term impact on multiple areas of life for childhood cancer survivors. Increased awareness, monitoring, and education surrounding these issues may
Some cancer treatments can affect the eyes during treatment or later during survivorship. Maintaining quality eye care and becoming familiar with potential risks is essential.
Childhood cancer survivors may have an increased risk of developing cataracts from specific medication and radiation treatments. The usually transparent eye lens is clouded in
Despite being at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population, young adults who had childhood cancer are less likely to be adequately treated
Childhood cancer survivors may be at increased risk of cardiac disease due to chemotherapy or chest-directed radiation. Primary prevention strategies may prove helpful, highlighting the
Dysautonomia is not a specific medical diagnosis but an umbrella term describing any autonomic nervous system malfunction (ANS). Many underlying diseases and conditions can lead
Autonomic screening may prove valuable to survivors vulnerable to autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction. Based on the results, practitioners may recommend increasing physical activity, the
The vast majority of survivors of childhood cancer have good kidney function. The few long-term effects that do develop are rare. These include nephritis, high
The kidneys are vital organs that filter out waste products from the blood, control blood pressure, and stimulate red blood cell production. Treatment sometimes requires
Sometimes, despite the best care and significant treatment progress, cancer returns. COG provides an overview of how to respond should this unfortunate reality occur.
