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Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle Can Mitigate Childhood Cancer Late Effects

Childhood Cancer survivors are at a higher risk of developing treatment-related chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, secondary cancers, and psychosocial issues that may be disruptive to social development, also known as late effects. There is growing consensus that adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with an emphasis on physical activity, can help mitigate some of these detrimental effects.