Establishment of a Lifetime Cohort of Adults Surviving Childhood Cancer

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Research

Supportive Studies

Non-Therapeutic Protocol

SJLIFE: Establishment of a Lifetime Cohort of Adults Surviving Childhood Cancer

Type of Protocol/Clinical Study

Supportive Studies: Long Term Effects

Description

The purpose of the study is to learn about the health of adult survivors of childhood cancer and to reduce the late-effects of childhood cancer treatments.The information gathered will be used to make recommendations for the treatment and follow-up of future adults who are treated for cancer and similar illnesses during childhood and to guide the development of health promoting interventions.

Participants in this research study received treatment for a childhood cancer or similar illness at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The participant will need to be seen in the clinic at St. Jude over a period of 2-3 days.

Objectives

To establish a lifetime group of childhood cancer survivors treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
To assist in the evaluation of health outcomes in aging adults surviving pediatric cancer
To comprehensively evaluate cardiopulmonary health among adults treated for cancer during childhood

Eligibility

Only current St. Jude patients are eligible.

Participant was diagnosed with a childhood cancer which was treated or followed by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Participant completed treatment for disease at least ten years prior to entry in this study
Participant is willing to return to St. Jude for periodic evaluation
Participant speaks English
Patient is at least 18 years of age
Patient is willing to participate at any level of study
Patient is willing to comply with the guidelines of St. Jude domiciliary care facilities

Principal Investigator

Melissa M. Hudson, MD

The above information is intended to provide only a basic description about a research protocol that may be currently active at St. Jude. The details made available here may not be the most up-to-date information on protocols used by St. Jude. To receive full details about a protocol and its status and or use at St. Jude, a physician must contact St. Jude directly.

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