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What Are Late Effects?
Dr. Paul Nathan, September 6, 2008
Late effects are adverse effects of therapy or the diagnosis itself that occur after treatment is finished. |
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Who Has Late Effects?
Dr. Paul Nathan, September 6, 2008
While many survivors have late effects, most also report good health overall. |
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What is Risk-Based Care?
Dr. Paul Nathan, September 6, 2008
Survivors require a systematic plan for periodic assessment and surveillance in order to prevent late effects or to diagnose them early and manage them. |
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Be Your Own Advocate
Dr. Paul Nathan, September 6, 2008
Survivors and parents must advocate for themselves in order to get optimal care after childhood cancer. |
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Know Your Medical History
Dr. Paul Nathan, September 6, 2008
Survivors who know their medical history are better able to advocate for their future medical care needs. |
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Request a Treatment Summary
Dr. Paul Nathan, September 6, 2008
A treatment summary details the treatment that a survivor received, the potential late effects and the long-term follow up care they should receive. |
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