Approximately two-thirds of survivors will experience late effects from their cancer treatment. In this article, we will discuss some common mental health late effects of cancer and cancer treatment on child and adolescent survivors, as well as some easy action steps to support them.
The bell marks the end of active treatment and often signifies a child is continuing on their path as a cancer survivor. While the high rate of survival for our kids is a triumph of modern medicine, with successful treatment a new challenge emerges. Childhood cancer survivors often undergo rigorous treatment regimens that result in a life-long risk of adverse health effects, called “late effects”.