Survivorship News

Dexrazoxane appeared to have a cardioprotective effect almost 2 decades after exposure to anthracyclines among a cohort of young adults who survived childhood cancer, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

The University of Arizona Cancer Center plans to use a $1.1 million gift to support a program that will integrate traditional cancer treatment with holistic practices that reflect the culture of the patient population.

Haptoglobin gene expression in the blood appeared associated with anthracycline-related cardiomyopathy among childhood cancer survivors, according to study results.

Advances in the treatment of pediatric cancers have led to an increasing population of childhood cancer survivors, who often face a litany of late effects and comorbidities — as well as long-term psychosocial and financial challenges.

Men with prostate cancer are likely to have poor control of modifiable CV risk factors, according to study findings published in JACC: CardioOncology.

A program that combined physical activity with psychological therapy appeared to improve mental and physical health, as well as quality of life, among patients with cancer and survivors.

Pediatric cancer survivors appeared at increased risk for late mortality associated with modifiable chronic health conditions, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Childhood, adolescent and young adult survivors of bone and soft tissue sarcomas had an increased risk for second malignant neoplasms, according to study results in Cancer.

High-intensity aerobic exercise may decrease the risk for cancer metastasis by 72%, according to a study conducted at Tel Aviv University.

CVD risk prediction tools developed for a primary care population in New Zealand were similarly useful risk predictors for adult cancer survivors, researchers reported.