The Role of the Long-Term Follow-up Clinic in Discovering New Emerging Late Effects in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer.

The article discusses the role of long term follow up clinics (LTFU) in discovering new treatment-related late effects on survivors of childhood cancer. Using data from two young adults who were patients at the Long-term Information, Follow-up and Evaluation (LIFE), medical specialists gained insight into the relationship between premature carotid artery disease and neck radiation administered when the patients were young children. These young adults are survivors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Other studies discussing this link are presented.