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Possible Late Effects of Treatment

  1. Office of Cancer Survivorship
  2. Resources and Information
  3. Possible Late Effects of Treatment

Below you will find links to resources that may assist you in your dialogue with your physician about your follow-up care. The resources below address fatigue, infertility, lymphedema, organ site (adult survivor), pediatric late effects, and sexuality.

Fatigue

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Learn about the signs and symptoms of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and treatments.

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National Cancer Institute/Fatigue

Find out why fatigue related to cancer is different and learn about treatments.

Infertility

Fertility Issues in Girls and Women with Cancer

Important information from the National Cancer Institute regarding questions to ask, emotional considerations, and fertility preservation options.

SaveMyFertility.org

Learn more about preserving fertility before and after cancer treatment.

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LIVESTRONG Fertility

Understand fertility risks and options.

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Lymphedema

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Learn more about lymphedema and how to manage it.

National Lymphedema Network (NLN)

Get information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema from this non-profit organization.

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Pediatric Late Effects

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Learn about childhood treatment, survivorship, special healthcare needs, follow-up care, long-term and late effects of treatment, and returning to school.

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M.D. Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital

Cancer care tailored to the age, size, and development of children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with cancer.

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The Children’s Oncology Group (COG)

The Children’s Oncology Group (COG), a National Cancer Institute-supported member group of the National Clinical Trials Network, is the world’s largest cooperative children’s cancer research entity.

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Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Therapies

Learn about the important factors that affect the risk of late effects in childhood cancer survivors.

Sexuality

National Cancer Institute

American Cancer Society (ACS)