Older Childhood Cancer Survivors Still Face Serious Long-Term Risks

For many long-term survivors, late effects are not new, but it is encouraging to see the medical literature continuing to validate just how serious and long-lasting they can be. This important article reports that survivors of childhood cancer age 50 and older still face higher risks of second cancers, serious chronic health problems, frailty, and premature death, especially those who were treated with radiation. It is a powerful reminder that these health issues are real, treatment-related, and deserving of lifelong follow-up and screening.