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Long-Term Outcomes in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A 30-Year Experience From India.

Prasad MayaSavita S GoswamiGirish ChinnaswamyShripad D BanavaliPurna A Kurkure
Published in: JCO global oncology (2022)
Survivors of childhood cancer treated on contemporary treatment protocols have a significantly lower side-effect profile. Attrition to long-term follow-up and psychosocial issues are significant concerns. Understanding the unique spectrum of late effects and establishing a holistic support system go a long way in ensuring the long-term physical and mental health and psychosocial concerns of childhood cancer survivors in low- and middle-income countries.
Keyphrases
  • childhood cancer
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • mental illness
  • physical activity
  • combination therapy