Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
We sat down with 12 SCCSS participants to discuss the contents of our questionnaire to gain a better understanding of what topics are important to them and how we can improve our survey to reflect their needs more accurately. The…
This study aimed to find out how common dental problems are among children and teenagers who survived cancer and whether certain cancer treatments increase this risk. By comparing their dental health with that of their siblings who never had cancer,…
The international PanCareSurFup study aimed to examine whether people who had cancer during childhood are at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer later in life. The goal was to find out whether certain cancer treatments influence this risk, and whether…
This international study investigated whether women who were treated with certain chemotherapies in childhood have a higher risk of developing breast cancer later in life. The insights gained from this study can be used to detect and treat breast cancer…
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…
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…
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…
Lay Summary of Sven Strebel’s Study What was the aim of our study?When a child has to be treated with platinum chemotherapy due to cancer, hearing can be damaged. In our study, we wanted to find out how many childhood…
Lay Summary of Luzius Mader’s Study What was the aim of our study?The diagnosis of childhood cancer and the intensive treatment are a great challenge for children and their families. Children often feel the consequences years later. We wanted to…
Dietary intake and diet quality of adult survivors of childhood cancer and the general population: results from the SCCSS-Nutrition Study. What did we hope to achieve? We studied former cancer patients to find out what they ate. We wanted to…