Some childhood diseases and treatments can result in emotional and physical limitations, which may impact the workplace. Vocational rehabilitation programs and rehabilitation plans are explored
Researchers examined over 6,000 adults treated for cancer before age 20 to see how health affected employment. Over 11 years, 21.3% of female and 14.5%
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that infants and young children treated for brain tumors fell behind early in academic readiness, which predicted
Some cancer treatments can damage or stop the function of the spleen, an essential part of the body’s immune system. This resource provides information about
Because of treatment, some survivors may have incurred damage to the bladder. A common complication is a neurogenic bladder. Urine may not empty completely or
Some treatments for childhood cancer may damage the liver. This resource provides an excellent overview of the basics. It includes information about how the liver
This resource introduces the susceptibility of bone loss for childhood cancer survivors, conditions that can develop, and valuable lifestyle habits that lower the risk of
Acupuncture is the insertion of thin needles into the skin or muscle at specific points, or acupoints, that lie along nerves. Acupuncture helps control how
When cancer patients or survivors vape, it can create a “double whammy” kind of situation. Survivors may be more vulnerable to health problems because of
A significant portion of childhood cancer survivors smoke cigarettes, which can only add to health risks. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and
