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Cancer survivors: Late effects of cancer treatment
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What are late effects of cancer treatment?
What cancer treatments cause late effects?
What late effects might people who were treated for childhood cancers experience?
What signs and symptoms might signal that you're experiencing late effects of cancer treatment?
What can you do to prevent late effects of cancer treatment?
What can you do to prevent late effects of cancer treatment?
It isn't clear that late effects are preventable or why some people might experience late effects while others don't. While this can be frustrating, you can take steps to help cope should you experience late effects of treatment. Exercising and eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables can help make you stronger and healthier. Avoiding tobacco, excessive alcohol use and prolonged sun exposure also are very helpful.
