Long-Term and Late Effects of Cancer Treatment

Knowing the facts about treatment and side effects can help you be informed about your care. Get the facts about how treatment works and how it may affect you now and later in life.

Childhood cancer survivors may worry about the cancer risk for future children. Learn about inherited cancer risk, genetic conditions, and genetic counseling.

Infertility can be a side effect of certain childhood cancer treatments. Families are encouraged to discuss with the care team the impact of treatment on the patient’s fertility before treatment starts.

Cancer treatment and stem cell transplant during childhood can cause infertility in males. Learn more about fertility preservation and family planning options.

Some medical conditions or treatments can affect puberty. Learn about early, delayed, or arrested puberty and what signs of puberty problems to watch for.

 Sex during cancer treatment is usually safe, but it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your partner. Learn about sexual health during cancer.

Teens can gain weight during cancer treatment due to certain medicines, inactivity, or poor sleep. Learn how to manage weight during cancer treatment.

When Haley tells care providers she is a childhood cancer survivor, often they are nervous since they have never treated one. Learn how to be your own advocate.

Childhood cancer survivors may face lifelong challenges related to cancer treatment. Learn about possible conditions and ways to stay healthy.

Patients who received blood transfusions before 1992 may be at risk for hepatitis, a liver infection. Learn more about hepatitis in pediatric cancer survivors.