Cancer | Complications

Should I tell my doctor that I was treated for cancer as a child?

Yes, this information is important. Your doctor will want to know about any childhood cancer and treatment. The treatments for a childhood cancer can lead to problems later in life. These problems include obesity, brittle bones, depression, heart trouble, women's reproductive issues and a higher risk of other cancers. Up to 60% of childhood cancer survivors who are now adults have at least one ongoing or late-arising health problem.

You can work out a plan for follow-up with your family doctor. You may have to talk to your parents or your childhood doctors to get the best plan for your health care now.