Beating childhood cancer does not necessarily make survivors healthier adults, study shows
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 05:00
in Health & Medicine
Having survived cancer as a child does not necessarily have a ripple effect that makes people lead a healthier lifestyle once they grow up. Childhood cancer survivors face different health-care challenges and are more susceptible to dying earlier than the general population. They have a higher risk of second cancers, heart disease, body weight disorders and psychosocial problems.