The Long-Term Follow-Up Study has published more than 300 publications in scientific journals since it was launched in 1994. Some of these articles, on a wide range of topics, are summarized here.
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The experience of childhood cancer may lead some survivors to feel satisfaction with their lives and improve their emotional health, new LTFU research suggests.
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A new study has demonstrated that, overall, cancer survivors who were treated more recently suffer from fewer severe chronic health problems.
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A new LTFU research study has revealed that adolescents and young adults who survived cancer diagnosed in early childhood are not getting enough physical activity to benefit their health.
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More than a third of adult male survivors of childhood cancer had an inaccurate perception of their infertility risk, according to an LTFU study.
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Not all survivors need to be concerned, but knowing the health risks you face is crucial to protecting your health.
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LTFU researchers found that managing chronic conditions and making healthy lifestyle choices can help cancer survivors stay sharp as they age.
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Compared to siblings, childhood cancer survivors face higher health care costs and higher rates of denial of insurance, according to a study by LTFU researchers.
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Early menopause decreases the risk of subsequent breast cancer even for women who are treated with hormone replacement therapy.
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LTFU Study researchers have developed a new tool to help survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer predict their personal risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
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New study looks at survivors and "job lock": Career advancement versus work-related health insurance.
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A recent LTFU study looked at cancer survivors’ experience of financial stress due to the cost of medical care.
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Cancer survivors treated with abdomen, spine or pelvis radiation are at an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
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A team of LTFU Study researchers wanted to find out more about what causes fatigue and poor sleep in adult survivors of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Childhood cancer survivors should receive healthcare that includes regular medical screenings tailored to their unique therapy-related risks, known as "risk-based" care.
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An LTFU Study research team has explored the smoking habits of our sibling participants.
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Newer, less toxic treatments are effective at curing childhood cancer while reducing the risk of serious side effects and premature death.
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Adult survivors of childhood cancer have many health-related needs that go beyond medical treatment.
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Both adult survivors of childhood cancer and their siblings may be understandably concerned about health-related issues.
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Participants in the LTFU Study are helping to provide insights into the survivorship experience of African-American and Hispanic childhood cancer survivors.
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As more and more people diagnosed with cancer in childhood or adolescence became long-term survivors, researchers wanted to design therapies that cure cancer while reducing side effects.
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Broad participation in the Long-Term Follow-Up Study has contributed to an increase of knowledge about long-term health of childhood cancer survivors.
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The majority of cancer survivors have a mild to moderate chronic health condition related to their treatment.
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Childhood cancer survivors are more likely than non-survivors to have health-related issues that result in the need for US Social Security support and disability programs.
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The US Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all health insurance providers to offer affordable coverage without penalty for pre-existing conditions.
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Long-Term Follow-Up Study research found that women are able to have healthy pregnancies at the same rate as non-survivors. Men are also able to father equally healthy children.
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Regular heart screenings can catch early signs of disease or damage for childhood cancer survivors.
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Recent findings of the Long-Term Follow-Up Study have shown that regular exercise leads to fewer heart problems and lowers the risk of disease.
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Risks for an infection are increased in adult survivors of childhood cancer. Proper immunizations and care can lower the possibility.
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Long-Term Follow-Up Study research has found that growth hormone treatment does not increase a survivor’s risk of developing a brain tumor.
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Brain tumor survivors, compared to their siblings, are more likely to develop poor lung health.
