Health outcomes beyond age 50 years in survivors of childhood cancer

There are limited data on the risk for mortality and health outcomes among the increasing population of older (age > 50 years) survivors of childhood cancer. Analysis in the cohort of the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study found that older survivors of childhood cancer continued to have an elevated burden of premature mortality, new cancers, and adverse health outcomes as the age. The increased risk for new cancers and chronic health conditions among these older survivors was associated with radiotherapy, but not chemotherapy, exposure.