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

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