According to the largest study on this issue published on the British Medical Journal website, children and adolescents who survive cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease as young adults are at risk for a variety of cardiovascular complications related to their cancer therapy, such as heart failure, heart attacks, inflammation of the heart and heart valve abnormalities. Sadly, this can last as late as 30 years after therapy.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091208192003.htm
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