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- LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2023
Focus on heart health
CHIIP and SALSA: Two lifestyle interventions
Tools healthcare providers can use - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2022
What you should know about colorectal cancer and screening
International science and collaboration
LTFU ASPIRES Study: translating screening recommendations to action
- LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 2022
HINT Study: Navigating health insurance
How health insurance affects your health
New follow-up survey with a focus on aging, survivors needs, and healthcare utilization
- LTFU Study Newsletter Winter 2022
LTFU Study siblings
Cancer and families: Perspectives from psychology research
New study survey will soon be available - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2021
LTFU SLEEPWELL Study for insomnia
COVID-19 Vaccine
LTFU Study is the model for a new national study - LTFU Study Newsletter Winter 2021
LTFU Study: Year in review
Pain and survivorship
Follow-up survey update - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2020
A participant shares her story
Survivorship in a pandemic
Follow-up survey update - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 2020
Nursing profiles: A passion for survivorship
Research Results: Fertility outcomes of childhood cancer survivors
The LTFU Study Community - LTFU Study Newsletter Winter 2020
Survivorship care plans
Featured Resource: Imerman Angels survivorship mentors
Research Results: The role of race and ethnicity in survivorship outcomes - LTFU Study Newsletter Autumn 2019
myLTFU: Your new personal study portal
Participant input helps shape the LTFU Study
Sleep, emotional distress, and health during survivorship - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 2019
More knowledge, more power
What happens after your survey is returned?
Skin cancer early detection practices
Latest LTFU Study publications - LTFU Study Newsletter Winter 2019
First mobile study launches
LTFU participants, now partners for life
Participant Advisory Council
Latest results – survivorship and life satisfaction - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2018
Exercise and survivorship: How it helps your health
Looking Forward: A survivor living life on his own terms
Sam Watson and the Samfund - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 2018
Protecting survivors’ heart health
Risk of breast cancer after radiation to the chest
The LTFU Study community - LTFU Study Newsletter Winter 2018
Survivorship and financial stress
Exercise and Quality Diet After Leukemia: The EQUAL Study
The LTFU Study in the news - LTFU Study Newsletter Autumn 2017
Advancing survivors' knowledge (ASK) about skin cancer
Meeting survivors' health-related needs
Looking Forward - A family founded on hope, resources to help survivors preserve fertility - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2017
Shorter survey coming
Founder receives medal of honor
EMPOWER Study: Promoting breast cancer screening
2016 accomplishments - LTFU Looking Forward August 2016
A Circle of Giving
Community Partners: Camp Mak-A-Dream
Childen's Brain Tumor Foundation
- LTFU Looking Forward April 2016
Introducing a New LTFU Study Newsletter
Unstoppable Billy Rivard
Community Partners: Julia Stepenske and SurvivorVision - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2015
Treatment Effects: Hearing and Eyesight
Audiologic Evaluation
Growing up with Hearing Loss - LTFU Brief Update July 2015
Health Changes and Aging - LTFU Brief Update April 2015
Exercise and Heart Health - LTFU Brief Update January 2015
Treatment side effects for low-risk leukemia
- LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2014
Study Leadership Change
Healthy Habits and Modifiable Risk Factors
Making Healthy Changes - LTFU Brief Update June 2014
Skin Cancer - LTFU Brief Update April 2014
Cardiovascular Risk Factors - LTFU Brief Update February 2014
Fertility - LTFU Brief Update December 2013
Radiation Exposure from Medical Scans - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer/Fall 2013
Biologic samples and genetic research
Study Update - Gene tests offer hope for future survivors
Pharmacogenetics and the promise of personalized treatment
What is a gene, anyway? - LTFU Brief Update June 2013
Post-Traumatic Stress and Personal Growth - LTFU Brief Update April 2013
Heart Health - LTFU Brief Update January 2013
Employment - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer/Fall 2012
Fertility and Offspring of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood Cancer Survivors – A Practical Guide (3rd Edition)
Save the Date for Survivors Day Webcast - LTFU Brief Update April 2012
Fatigue, Sleep, and Mental Functioning
- LTFU Brief Update January 2012
Expanding the LTFU Study
- LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 2011
Study Update: Independent living
LIFT-OFF Resources
Employment issues
Notes from participants
Web links - LTFU Brief Update April 2011
Health Links - LTFU Brief Update January 2011
Dental Health - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2009
Study Update: Physical activity among survivors
Dr. Hudson's Comments: How can we help survivors move past roadblocks to
physical activity?
Notes from Survivors: A survivor shares how he uses his experiences to help others
keep active.
Educational Handout: How can survivors who have been inactive get moving again safely? - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2009
Study Update: Focusing on Risks
Dr. Hudson's Comments: Screening Tests
An Interview with Dr. Armstrong: Siblings
Notes from Survivors: A Sibling Reflects - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2008
Free Help to Quit Smoking
Study Update: Emotional health
Add new energy to your life
Study Update: Fatigue and sleep problems
Comments by Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer
Notes from participants - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2008
We Need Your Help
Study Update: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Comments by Dr. Hudson
Study Update: Physical Activity
Spring into Action
Notes from Participants
Camp Mak-A-Dream Dates - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2007
General Health
Second Cancers
Reproductive Health
Mobility
Insurance Access
Emotional Health
Education - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2007
Dr. Hudson's comments: How do such changes affect overall health?
Survivor notes: How can you stay healthy in the face of such challenges? - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2006
Study update: Chronic health problems
Assess your risk
Camp Mak-A-Dream 2007
Notes from study participants - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2006
Update on Coordinating Center transition
Study update: Risk of specific adult cancers
Take control: Practice healthy habits
Know the 7 warning signs of adult cancer
Finding a doctor who understands
Follow-up clinic to the rescue
Using the COG screening guidelines
Published findings - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2005
Study update: Physical limitations (comment by Dr. Hudson)
A book for your doctor
Resources for living with limitations
Advocacy: You've got the power!
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2005
Rhabdomyosarcoma survivors - Dr. Hudson
Know your family health history
Update from ACOR discussion lists
Notes from study participants
ICCCPO parent and survivor conference
INSERT: "My Family Health Portrait" (from U.S. Surgeon General's History Initiative) - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2004
Bone tumor survivors - Dr. Hudson
Healthy moves
Participant profile: Laura Feldman
"Scope" study news - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2004
LTFU in Newsweek
Study update: Health status; cancer screening practices
Your follow-up plan - Dr. Hudson
New link on LTFU website: ACOR support groups
View from a long-term survivor
Notes from study participants - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2003
Study update: Obesity and leukemia
Brian Price: world champion, leukemia survivor
Camp Mak-a-Dream a success
Physical changes after cancer - Dr. Hudson
Weight loss tips
Annual investigators' meeting
LTFU publications to date - LTFU Study Newsletter Spring 2003
Study update: Health care access
Finding community care
Social worker Sally Wiard
Sally's insurance checklist
Recommended resources
Young adult camping conference - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 2002
Dealing with emotions after childhood illness - Dr. Hudson
Study update: Mental health
Finding community mental health services (insert)
Study investigator Dr. Brad Zebrack
Survivors and siblings make history!
Some famous cohort studies - LTFU Newsletter Winter/Spring 2002
Meet the Carsons
Study update: Pregnancy outcomes
Having children after childhood cancer - Dr. Hudson
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 2001
Meet Mark Miller
Results of smoking study
Benefits of quitting smoking
Quit smoking: resources
Risk factors for long-term effects: Osteoporosis; heart disease; breast cancer - LTFU Study Newsletter Winter 2001
Patient Advocate Foundation
Study update: Secondary cancers
Thinking about secondary malignancies - Dr. Hudson
Secondary cancers: Further reading
Breast cancer after Hodgkin's
Cancer genes and your family - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer/Fall 2000
Book: Survivors' guide
Study update: Thyroid problems after Hodgkin's
Understanding risk - Dr. Neglia - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 1999
Staying healthy - Dr. Hudson
6 steps you can take for a healthier life
Study update: Marriage and divorce
The "Scope" study
Letter from a participant: Donna Nave - LTFU Study Newsletter Fall 1998
Genes and the fight against cancer
Literature watch
What is hepatitis C? - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 1997
Study stats
Lit watch
What about my kids? - Dr. Mulvihill
Save your smile
Please stay in touch with us - LTFU Study Newsletter Summer 1996
Insurance issues
LTFU clinics
Fertility in survivors of childhood illnesses
You and your doctor