Side Effects and Late Effects

Even after treatment ends, some effects of cancer can linger—or appear years later. This section explains common physical and emotional late effects, how to monitor them and what supportive or clinical care might be needed. Whether you’re working with your child to manage fatigue, changes in cognition, emotional shifts, or medical complications, these resources provide clear, evidence-based information to help you understand what’s happening and where to turn for support. Knowing what to expect can bring peace of mind—and help your child live well after cancer.

Hearing / Eyes,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Cataracts Fact Sheet

A fact sheet explaining cataracts as a possible effect of cancer treatment, and how they are treated.
Lung Health,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Lung Health Fact Sheet

Some treatments affect how the lungs work. Learn the signs and how to care for your/your loved one's lung health.
Condition Specific,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Healthlinks: Bleomycin Fact Sheet

An alert fact sheet on bleomycin and the lifelong precautions survivors should be aware of.
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Raynaud’s Phenomenon Fact Sheet

A fact sheet explaining Raynaud's phenomenon, where cold or stress affects blood flow to the fingers and toes.
Pain,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet

Learn more about peripheral neuropathy - tingling, numbness or weakness in the hands and feet and a common side effect of chemotherapy.
Pain,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Chronic Pain Fact Sheet

For some childhood cancer survivors, pain continues long after treatment. This fact sheet explains chronic pain and support.
Bone Health,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Healthlinks: Scoliosis and Kyphosis Fact Sheet

A fact sheet on scoliosis and kyphosis, curves of the spine that can follow cancer treatment.
Bone Health,
Condition Specific,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Healthlinks: Osteonecrosis Fact Sheet

A fact sheet on osteonecrosis, reduced blood flow to bone, after cancer treatment.
Bone Health,
Condition Specific,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Healthlinks: Limb Sparing Surgery

How limb-sparing surgery preserves function, and the late effects that can appear over time.
Bone Health,
Condition Specific,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Healthlinks: Bone Health

A HealthLinks article on healthy living and bone health after childhood, adolescent or young adult cancer.
Bone Health,
Condition Specific,
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Healthlinks: Amputation Fact Sheet

Support and strategies for adapting and thriving after limb amputation from childhood cancer.
Side Effects and Late Effects

By COG

Healthlinks: Spleen Health Fact Sheet

A fact sheet on spleen health and infection precautions after cancer treatment.