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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2010;53(4):477-480. Published online April 15, 2010.

Late physical effects of childhood cancer survivors

Young-Ho YH Lee¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence Young-Ho YH Lee ,Email: cord@hanyang.ac.kr

Abstract

Advances in research and medical and supportive care have contributed to a growing population of adults formerly treated for childhood cancer. History of cancer and its therapy can have significant life-long health implications. Late effects of cancer therapy can be insidious on onset, occur outside the pediatric age, and contribute to premature morbidity and mortality. In this review, I have focused on the key long-term effects of pediatric cancer therapy, particularly on the metabolic syndrome, including cardiopulmonary complications, infertility, and secondary neoplasm.

Keywords :Late effects, Childhood cancer survivors