Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer: life-long risks and responsibilities
Leslie L Robison, Melissa M Hudson, Leslie L Robison, Melissa M Hudson
Abstract
Survival rates for most paediatric cancers have improved at a remarkable pace over the past four decades. In developed countries, cure is now the probable outcome for most children and adolescents who are diagnosed with cancer: their 5-year survival rate approaches 80%. However, the vast majority of these cancer survivors will have at least one chronic health condition by 40 years of age. The burden of responsibility to understand the long-term morbidity and mortality that is associated with currently successful treatments must be borne by many, including the research and health care communities, survivor advocacy groups, and governmental and policy-making entities.
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Source: PubMed