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Higher Rates of Late, Major Surgeries in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Childhood cancer survivors are more likely to experience late, major surgeries than the general population, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, looked at the medical records of more than 1,000 childhood cancer survivors and compared them to the records of more than 4,000 people without a history of cancer.

The researchers found that childhood cancer survivors were more than twice as likely to experience late, major surgeries than those without a history of cancer. This included surgeries such as amputations, organ transplants, and other major procedures.

The researchers also found that the rate of late, major surgeries was higher among survivors of certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and brain tumors. The rate was also higher among survivors who had received radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

The findings of this study are concerning, as late, major surgeries can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. They can also lead to long-term complications, such as chronic pain, disability, and even death.

The researchers suggest that more research is needed to understand why childhood cancer survivors are more likely to experience late, major surgeries. They also suggest that more resources should be devoted to providing better access to preventive care and early detection for survivors of childhood cancer.

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The study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan found that childhood cancer survivors are more than twice as likely to experience late, major surgeries than those without a history of cancer. The rate of late, major surgeries was higher among survivors of certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and brain tumors, and among those who had received radiation therapy or chemotherapy. The findings of this study are concerning, as late, major surgeries can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. The researchers suggest that more research is needed to understand why childhood cancer survivors are more likely to experience late, major surgeries, and that more resources should be devoted to providing better access to preventive care and early detection for survivors of childhood cancer.