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Sally K Ng1, Sean Mackay, John F Seymour
1St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. sallykng@yahoo.com.au
Background:
With the introduction of new therapeutic strategies, the survival of children and adolescents with cancer has increased dramatically. However, cancer survivors often experience late effects from their cancer treatment.
Objective:
A case study is presented that highlights the wide range of issues that may be encountered in young cancer survivors and underscores the necessity of continued follow up in this group of patients.
Discussion:
Risk factors and the recommended surveillance of second cancer in this group of patients are discussed.
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