All women face rising breast cancer risk with age, but female childhood cancer survivors who received certain treatments have an even higher risk of developing
Infertility—difficulty achieving pregnancy after a year of unprotected sex—can result from certain radiation, surgery, or chemotherapy. Women may face early menopause. This guide outlines treatments
Osteoporosis weakens bones due to low new bone formation or excessive bone loss, making them thinner and more fragile. It often affects wrists, hips, spine,
Avascular necrosis (AVN) occurs when bone tissue dies due to poor blood supply. It can result from cancers, treatments, or conditions like sickle cell disease.
Cancer-related cognitive impairment is associated with changes in attention, processing speed, and memory, which can also lead to overall lowered IQ scores and has the
Children with cancer may have problems with handwriting. Good handwriting will help your child learn more and be more confident. The included instructions and activities
Some cancer treatments can lead to long-term skin issues, including skin cancer and other noncancerous conditions. Some cause no problems, while others make skin more
Research suggests that physicians should extend neurocognitive surveillance, because it is possible for those without significant decline 5 to 10 years after treatment to experience
Many factors can cause fatigue during and after childhood cancer. These include treatments, effects of the cancer itself, and other physical, behavioral, and emotional factors.
Cancer and its treatment can disrupt puberty, causing it to start early, be delayed, or not begin at all. Risk factors include surgery, radiation, and
