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| Childhood cancer survivors may have abnormal long-term cardiac function -- ScienceDaily
Childhood cancer survival is associated with increased risk of long–term abnormalities in cardiac function. According to background in the article, childhood cancer survival rates have improved from 20 percent in the 1940s to roughly 70 to 80 percent currently. The authors also note that, "unfortunately, improved survival is accompanied by the occurrence of late treatment effects. Cardiovascular disease and cardiac mortality are among the most serious late effects." Additionally, the authors acknowledge, "several population–based studies observed a six– to eight–fold increased mortality owing to cardiovascular disease among childhood cancer survivors compared with the general population." |