Survivorship after childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer.
Survivors of pediatric and young adult cancers face lifetime risks associated with their cancer therapy, with a significant proportion at risk for serious morbidity and premature mortality. This growing population has complex healthcare needs. In this article, we present 4 case vignettes to illustrate specific risks of cancer therapy and describe a model for the care of survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer.
Tonorezos
Emily S
ES
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY 10021, USA.
Oeffinger
Kevin C
KC
D000293:Adolescent; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D016371:Cranial Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008954:Models, Biological; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012306:Risk; D017741:Survivors; D055815:Young Adult
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents