Implementation of Regular Lifestyle Counseling During Long-Term Follow-Up Care of Childhood Cancer Survivors: Monocentric Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many childhood cancer survivors (CCS) develop treatment-related late effects, including an increased risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome. A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of associated comorbidities. Therefore, at-risk CCS could benefit from lifestyle counseling during regular long-term follow-up (LTFU).

Objective

We implemented a new form of care to decrease the long-term morbidity among CCS and to gain new insights into the lifestyle of those patients.

Methods

Over a 1-year study period, lifestyle counseling was integrated into LTFU care. Metabolic disorders, including hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, overweight or underweight, and low activity levels, were assessed as screening parameters for various risk groups. The perspectives of CCS

SUBMITTER: Richter F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11694152 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature