Improving the Odds for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Dr Linda Calabresi

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Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Dr Linda Calabresi

Surviving childhood cancer is a major win in anyone’s language.

However, it is well-known, that even as adults these survivors are at an increased risk of dying before the age of their cancer-history-free peers.

Now, it would appear, these people can do something about managing that Damocles sword.

According to a recent study published in JAMA Oncology, regular vigorous exercise in early adulthood is associated with a lower risk of mortality in adult survivors of childhood cancer.

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