The Future of Childhood Cancer Survivorship: Challenges and Opportunities for Continued Progress

Stephanie B. Dixon, Eric J. Chow, Lars Hjorth, Melissa M. Hudson, Leontien C. M. Kremer, Lindsay M. Morton, Paul C. Nathan, Kirsten K. Ness, Kevin C. Oeffinger, Gregory T. Armstrong

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Abstract

As treatment evolves and the population who survive childhood cancer ages and increases in number, researchers must use novel approaches to prevent, identify and mitigate adverse effects of treatment. Future priorities include collaborative efforts to pool large cohort data to improve detection of late effects, identify late effects of novel therapies, and determine the contribution of genetic factors along with physiologic and accelerated aging among survivors. This knowledge should translate to individual risk prediction and prevention strategies. Finally, we must utilize health services research and implementation science to improve adoption of survivorship care recommendations outside of specialized pediatric oncology centers.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1237-1251
Number of pages15
JournalPediatric clinics of North America
Volume67
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2020

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Cancer
  • Child
  • Delivery of health care
  • Neoplasms
  • Survivor
  • Treatment outcome

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