Health Behaviors of Childhood Cancer Survivors
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Health Behaviors of Childhood Cancer Survivors
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of childhood cancer survivors living to an old age due to improved cancer treatments. However, these survivors are at risk of numerous late effects as a result of their cancer therapy. Engaging in protective health behaviors and limiting health damaging behaviors are vitally important for these survivors given their increased risks. We reviewed t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Children
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2227-9067
DOI: 10.3390/children1030355