Mental distress, fatigue common in childhood survivors of leukemia, lymphoma
A study published in Current Oncology reveals that adult survivors of childhood leukemia and lymphoma frequently experience mental distress, fatigue, and executive function impairment. Researchers suggest that addressing these cognitive issues could improve the overall quality of life for survivors.
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It highlights the long-term health challenges faced by cancer survivors, emphasizing the need for holistic post-treatment care.
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Add as preferred source Adult childhood cancer survivors (CCS) of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) frequently report mental distress, fatigue and executive function (EF) impairment, according to a study published online in Current Oncology .
Anna R. Franzén, Ph.D., from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, and colleagues examined perceived mental distress, fatigue and EF impairment in adult CCS of ALL, AML and NHL in a study involving 132 participants recruited from two major Norwegian hospitals.
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