Childhood Cancer Drugs Cure Now, May Cause Problems Later, Research Shows

Will a drug used to treat childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other pediatric cancers cause heart problems later in life? Using the candidate gene approach, Blanco and his team were able to identify a tiny gene variant related to the risk of cardiotoxicity.And meanwhile, parents must continue to have their children's health monitored long after the cancer is cured to identify cardiac problems if they develop