Late Effects of Childhood Cancer (Arnold Publication)

The treatment of childhood cancer has become increasingly successful over the last forty years, and during the last two decades in particular, and the overall cure rate is now 60-70%. This, in turn, has introduced new issues for the clinician as the number of long-term survivors has increased. Some of the therapies that have contributed most to the Discusses the long-term effects of treatment for cancer during childhood. Includes problems in the neurological system and special senses of sight and sound, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urological, and musculoskeletal complications. Addresses quality of life issues.