Adverse Late Effects of Childhood Cancer and its Treatment on Health and Performance

Posted: 24 Dec 2007

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Kirsten K. Ness

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Department of Pediatrics

James G. Gurney

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor - Department of Pediatrics

Abstract

More than 12,000 newly diagnosed cases of cancer occur each year in the United States among children ages 20 years or younger, and the current 5-year survival rate is near 80%. An estimated 228,000 among adults 47 years or younger and currently living in the United States had a diagnosis of cancer during childhood or adolescence. Here, we review long-term adverse effects of childhood cancer and its treatment with an emphasis on physical performance and health. We also briefly review existing guidelines that may be used to develop appropriate exercise and diet interventions for childhood cancer survivors. We suggest that there is a need for development of evidence-based, risk-based guidelines and interventions for health promotion among long-term childhood cancer survivors, particularly for those whose physical activity limitations interfere with chances for optimizing their bodies' potential in today's society.

Keywords: functional limitations, outcomes, long-term effects, pediatric neoplasms, disability, physical impairment, survivorship

Suggested Citation

Ness, Kirsten K. and Gurney, James G., Adverse Late Effects of Childhood Cancer and its Treatment on Health and Performance. Annual Review of Public Health, Vol. 28, April 2007, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1077893

Kirsten K. Ness (Contact Author)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Department of Pediatrics ( email )

Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States

James G. Gurney

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor - Department of Pediatrics ( email )

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0456
United States

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