Adult survivors of childhood cancer have increased mortality risk
Survivors of childhood cancer face increased risk for mortality as adults, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (2010;152(7):409-417).
Survivors of childhood cancer face increased risk for mortality as adults, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (2010;152(7):409-417).
Childhood cancer survivors have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease, according to a report published in BMJ (2009;339:b4606).
Most young women treated with chest radiation for a childhood cancer do not undergo appropriate mammography screening, say researchers in the US.