Long Term
A look at tips for living healthy, managing fatigue and follow up care needs after having childhood cancer.
It is thought that both chemotherapy and radiation may affect dental health over time.
Certain chemotherapy medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk for developing heart disease.
Fertility and sexual function are common concerns after treatment for childhood cancer.
Radiation makes the skin more sensitive and increases the risk of developing skin cancers.
Information about the long-term side effects of amputation and limb salvage used as treatment for pediatric cancer.
Radiation therapy to the neck area can affect thyroid function or result in thyroid nodules.
Information about pulmonary toxicity after treatment of pediatrics cancers.
Information about the risk for breast cancer after treatment of pediatric cancer.
Information about the risk of renal (kidney) problems after treatment for pediatric cancer.
