This resource contains information about childhood cancers that may cause late effects and risk factors with teeth and jaws after treatment. These late effects’ signs
Brain and spinal cord late effects are more likely to occur after treatment for certain childhood cancers. Learn how childhood cancer treatment may cause central
Children who receive ototoxic therapies (treatments known to cause ear damage) should have regular hearing tests to watch for problems. Hearing loss can affect speech,
St. Jude’s Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) is the most substantial longitudinal study investigating the long-term effects of childhood cancer and its associated therapies. Its
The treatments that cure cancer can result in long-term and late side effects for childhood cancer survivors. Learn about which treatments are linked to specific
Federal law provides support and services to help students with challenges learn better. These resources are called Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. The
This discussion of academic challenges after treatment provides some common standard accommodations that are helpful for basic fundamental issues that many survivors face when dealing
Moving from pediatric to adult health care is one of the most important transitions. It marks the time when patients take responsibility for their medical
Survivor guilt is when you feel guilty after surviving an event that others did not. Not all cancer survivors will experience this feeling, but it’s
Finishing treatment can be a time of mixed emotions. Learn what to expect and strategies to adjust emotionally.
