The work of Hodgkin’s International was prominently mentioned, as was our symposium in Boston on the late effects of cancer treatment.
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Late Effects of Cancer Treatment
Many side effects from cancer treatment get better once treatment is over. Sometimes, side effects may linger after treatment and cause long-term problems.
Surgeon Q&A: Evolution of a Ross Procedure Program
An interview with Dr. Christopher Burke, a leading aortic valve surgeon at UW Medicine Heart Institute in Seattle, Washington, who has developed a successful Ross Procedure program.
Women who survive cancer are more likely than men to have fatigue and depression
Many cancer survivors experience fatigue and depression after treatment, and a new study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting highlights just how common it is, especially among women.
Are CT Scans Causing a Ton of Cancer?
Slate review of the April 14, 2025 article “CT Scans in a Single Year Could Result in 100,000 Future Cancers in the U.S.”
What I Wish I Had Known: A Pediatric Oncologist’s Transition to Survivorship Care
Though my pediatric oncology fellowship equipped me to deliver difficult diagnoses and navigate end-of-life conversations, it never prepared me to face the grief that lingers long after cancer is gone. We are trained to fight the disease, but not to help patients cope with the haunting reality that, for many of them, they will never fully reclaim the life they once knew before cancer.
CT Scans in a Single Year Could Result in 100,000 Future Cancers in the U.S.
For many long-term Hodgkin’s survivors—especially those treated with high-dose radiation—any exposure to additional radiation can feel alarming. CT scans are incredibly useful tools, but do they carry real cancer risk?
‘The pieces are all there’: Cancer survivorship model merges care teams, technology
Dr. Steven J. Atlas and colleagues propose a bold, integrated survivorship model that uses digital tools to connect the dots—bringing oncologists, primary care physicians, and patients together through shared care plans and real-time communication.
Aortic Regurgitation: What Should Patients Know?
Many long-term survivors are at higher risk for heart valve disease, especially those who had chest radiation. Aortic regurgitation—when the aortic valve doesn’t close properly—can quietly progress until symptoms appear. This resource from Heart-Valve-Surgery.com explains what to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options available to survivors.
Cardiometabolic Considerations for Childhood Cancer Survivors Explained
Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers—especially those treated for Hodgkin lymphoma—face a significantly higher risk of developing cardiometabolic issues later in life. These include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and early-onset cardiovascular disease, often tied to past chemotherapy or radiation to the chest.