Medical care in adult survivors of childhood cancer: Data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) Journal Article

  


Authors: Nathan, P. C.; Ness, K. K.; Greenberg, M. L.; Robison, L. L.; Oeffinger, K. C.
Article Title: Medical care in adult survivors of childhood cancer: Data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS)
Abstract: Many adult survivors of childhood cancer do not receive regular medical care focused on the long-term risks arising from their prior therapy. A minority of at-risk survivors undergo surveillance for cardiac dysfunction and secondary breast cancers. Survivors who receive care in a community setting are particularly vulnerable to not receiving risk-based care or recommended screening tests. Given that the population of childhood cancer survivors is rapidly expanding, it is imperative that efforts be focused on educating both survivors and their healthcare providers about the importance of regular, risk-based medical care.
Keywords: cancer survival; note; demography; breast cancer; heart disease; patient education; cancer screening; childhood cancer; cancer survivor; health insurance; medical care; health care delivery; health education; community care
Journal Title: American Journal of Hematology/Oncology
Volume: 8
Issue: 5
ISSN: 1939-6163
Publisher: Haymarket Media Inc.  
Date Published: 2009-05-01
Start Page: epub
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
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