Managing health after childhood cancer

More than 80% of children with cancer now survive at least 5 years and most are ultimately cured, thanks to advances in cancer treatment over the past several decades. An estimated 379,112 survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer are living in the US today. However, the same cancer treatment that saves children’s lives may affect their health as they grow up, and into adulthood. Specialized follow-up care is needed to catch any problems as early as possible when they are easier to treat. Read more here.