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Lifestyle Can Protect Childhood Cancer Survivors

Two international studies found that a healthy lifestyle reduces long-term health risks for childhood cancer survivors.
Research followed over 18,000 survivors for up to 30 years, linking lifestyle factors to chronic disease risk.
Physical activity and a healthy weight were repeatedly cited as key protective factors.
A second study linked lack of regular exercise to higher cardiovascular risk in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors.
Researchers emphasize integrating lifestyle support into long-term follow-up after childhood cancer.
The studies call for developing and testing interventions to help survivors adopt healthy habits.
The studies also highlight the potential for lifestyle choices to complement cancer treatments.
The research team includes experts from the University of Gothenburg and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The findings support mapping and monitoring lifestyle habits in national healthcare programs.

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