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Physical activity and fitness in childhood cancer survivors: A scoping review
Background Estimates indicate that nearly 8% of the over 500,000 survivors of childhood cancer living in the United States are frail in their fourth and fifth decades of life, a phenotype typically seen in geriatric populations.
Matthew D. Wogksch +4 more
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The ‘Survivorship Passport’ for childhood cancer survivors [PDF]
Currently, there are between 300,000 and 500,000 childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) in Europe. A significant proportion is at high risk, and at least 60% of them develop adverse health-related outcomes that can appear several years after treatment completion.
Haupt, Riccardo +49 more
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Overweight in childhood cancer survivors: the Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study [PDF]
Background: An increased risk of becoming overweight has been reported for childhood cancer survivors (CCSs), in particular leukemia survivors, although the evidence is inconclusive. Objective: We assessed the prevalence of overweight in CCSs, with a focus on leukemia survivors, compared it with their peers, and determined potential risk factors ...
Belle, Fabiën N +8 more
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Background Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for developing long‐term adverse health outcomes. To identify the risk of and risk factors for specific health outcomes, well‐established cohorts are needed with detailed information on childhood cancer ...
Jop C. Teepen +24 more
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Self-reported physical fitness domains and perceptions of exercise and fatigue among childhood cancer survivorsWhat is knownWhat is new [PDF]
Background: Poor physical fitness and fatigue are prevalent long-term issues for childhood cancer survivors. This study aimed to determine associations between childhood cancer survivors’ self-reported physical fitness domains and their perceptions of ...
Qamra Muaikel Alqahtani +9 more
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Cardiac Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Cardiac diseases in the growing population of childhood cancer survivors are of major concern. Cardiotoxicity as a consequence of anthracyclines and chest radiotherapy continues to be relevant in the modern treatment era.
Jan M. Leerink, MD +14 more
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Health Outcomes in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Congenital Anomalies in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. [PDF]
Abstract Background: Congenital anomalies are associated with an increased risk of childhood cancer. However, there is a knowledge gap about health outcomes for childhood cancer survivors with congenital anomalies. Methods:
Janitz AE +12 more
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Healthy lifestyles in childhood cancer survivors in South Korea: a comparison between reports from children and their parents [PDF]
Purpose This study investigated childhood cancer survivors' behavior related to a healthy lifestyle during their survival period by comparing reports between childhood cancer survivors and their parents.
Kyung-Ah Kang +2 more
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Stress Axis in the Cancer Patient: Clinical Aspects and Management
Hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis alterations are common in cancer patients, mainly due to the different antitumoral therapies, which lead to several acute and late endocrine side effects. This review summarizes the most recent evidence regarding
Felicetti Francesco +5 more
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