Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
After childhood cancer, late effects such as problems with bones, joints, and muscles can occur and make everyday life more difficult. Examples include osteoporosis (fragile bones), joint pain, or when one leg is shorter than the other. This study aimed…
This study investigated the health problems experienced by people who had Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in childhood. The health issues of survivors were then compared with those of their siblings. Although LCH is not a cancer, the disease and its…
Although childhood cancer treatments primarily target cancer cells, they can also damage healthy cells. Because of this, and sometimes also due to a genetic predisposition, survivors have an increased risk of developing another tumor later in life. This international study…
Are you curious to learn more about our current research projects? We’ve created short videos to give you an insight into our work. These videos cover our overarching health survey of former childhood cancer patients (SCCSS Study), as well as…
This study aimed to determine how many childhood cancer survivors are exposed to cigarette smoke at home and whether this contributes to respiratory problems, such as chronic cough, asthma. The study highlights the increased vulnerability of some children to respiratory…
In this study we investigated how often adults who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as children experience weight problems and whether these issues vary between Switzerland and North America. By understanding these challenges, doctors can provide better support, promoting healthy…
No research, no cure In Switzerland, around 350 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every year. While innovative therapies are revolutionizing the world of adult oncology, young patients are still being treated with drugs that in some cases have…
Information and exchange event with paediatric cancer organisations In January, the Childhood Cancer Research Group invited representatives from the field of childhood cancer to an information and exchange event at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine at the University…
Many people who survived childhood cancer in Switzerland continue to experience extreme tiredness, known as fatigue, well into their adult years. This study investigated how common this exhaustion is and which specific groups of survivors are most likely to be…
Lay Summary of Luzius Mader’s Study What was the aim of our study?The diagnosis of childhood cancer and the difficult treatment are a great challenge for the children affected. Children often feel the consequences years later. We wanted to find…