Bone and Joint Problems of Childhood Cancer Patients
After childhood cancer, late effects such as problems with bones, joints, and muscles can occur and make everyday life more…
Childhood Cancer Research Group
Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
Childhood Cancer Research Group
Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
A Look at Health Problems after Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis during Childhood
This study investigated the health problems experienced by people who had Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in childhood. The health issues…
Why we Keep an Eye on Oral Cancer in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Although childhood cancer treatments primarily target cancer cells, they can also damage healthy cells. Because of this, and sometimes also…
Explanatory videos for our research projects are now online
Are you curious to learn more about our current research projects? We’ve created short videos to give you an insight…
Parental Smoking and Lung Health in Childhood Cancer Survivors
This study aimed to determine how many childhood cancer survivors are exposed to cigarette smoke at home and whether this…
Overweight and obesity after childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
In this study we investigated how often adults who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as children experience weight problems and…
15th of February International Childhood Cancer Day
No research, no cure In Switzerland, around 350 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every year. While innovative therapies…
SCCSS Dialog 2024
Information and exchange event with paediatric cancer organisations In January, the Childhood Cancer Research Group invited representatives from the field…
Chronic fatigue after childhood cancer
Many people who survived childhood cancer in Switzerland continue to experience extreme tiredness, known as fatigue, well into their adult…
The body image of adolescent survivors
Lay Summary of Luzius Mader’s Study What was the aim of our study?The diagnosis of childhood cancer and the difficult…