The Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic at the CHOC Cancer Institute is designed to detect the development of side effects from therapy that can occur years after treatment is completed. Our program is the only one in the Orange County region that provides support to cancer survivors and their families. The program team screens, identifies, diagnoses and treats the late effects of cancer treatment as early as possible and educates patients and their families about the long-term health implications of childhood cancer survival. This clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team of physicians and health care professionals who specialize in pediatric oncology treatment and follow-up.

Congratulations! It’s time to enjoy your health and plan for the future!
If you are a former CHOC patient, your treatment information was provided in a Treatment Summary Binder. If you cannot locate your binder, please call Janet Hagar, RN in the Oncology Department at 714-289-4181.

Your Health

If you know the type of chemotherapy and/or radiation you received, click here to find the potential long-term effects and special follow-up tests you and your doctor should know about. CHOC suggests you print the pages which apply to you, and bring them to your healthcare provider.

• Click here for long-term health information based on your specific illness and age.
• Click here for a list of links to other cancer sites and resources.

Your Future

• Click here for Scholarships and Financial Aid.
• Click here to find out what career is right for you.

Insurance

• Click here for information on programs you may qualify for.

Survivor Checklist

• Keep your doctor appointments!
  This is best way to make sure you stay healthy.
   
• Know the name of your cancer and the type of treatments you received.
  Tell all of your doctors and dentists this information, throughout your lifetime.
   
• DO NOT SMOKE.
   
• Eat a well balanced diet.
  Eat few sugary foods or those high in animal fat. Try new ways to be physically active, aim for thirty minutes, three times per week.
   
• Plan your future!
  What do you want to do? Click here to find a career.
   
• Provide CHOC with your health status every year.
  Call the CHOC Cancer Registry at 714-532-8461 or send us a message.

Long Term Effects

• Adrenal Insufficiency
• Avascular Necrosis
• Bleomycin Alert
• Bone Health
• Breast Cancer Risk
• Dental Health
• Diet/Exercise
• Education Issues
• Emotional Issues
• Eye Health
• Female Issues
• Growth Hormone Deficiency
• Healthcare After Cancer
• Hearing Issues
• Heart Issues
• Hepatitis After Cancer
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Hypopituitarism
• Kidney Health
• Limb Sparing
• Liver Health
• Male Issues
• Neuropathy
• Precocious Puberty
• Pulmonary Health
• Raynaudﾒs
• Scoliosis/Kyphosis
• Second Cancer Risk
• Single Kidney Health
• Skin Health
• Spleen, Lack of
• Thyroid Issues