Study Reveals Increased Cancer Risk in Young Survivors

Study shows 15-39 cancer survivors twice as likely to develop new tumors.
Data from 24,459 Alberta patients (1983-2017) found 1,442 new cancers.
Senior author Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia links radiation/chemotherapy to subsequent cancers.
Dr. Abha Gupta notes young adults often miss follow-up care.
Experts recommend screening programs; Ontario offers breast screening for chest radiation recipients under 30.

Health | Cancer | Screening

Canada | Alberta | Ontario

Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia | Abha Gupta

4 days ago