RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Lifetime Follow-up Care After Childhood Cancer
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 647
OP 654
DO 10.3122/jabfm.2010.05.100031
VO 23
IS 5
A1 Haddy, Richard I.
A1 Haddy, Theresa B.
YR 2010
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/23/5/647.abstract
AB Cancers that occur during childhood and adolescence (ages 0 to 19 years) are very responsive to treatment, with a current overall cure rate of better than 80%. However, approximately 75% of childhood cancer survivors develop late effects, including problems with growth and development, vital organ function, reproduction, and psychological health, as well as serious complications of secondary neoplasms and recurrence. The primary physician should continue some level of involvement during all phases of patient care and pay special attention to possible late effects during the follow-up phase.