Pediatric and Adolescent Survivorship Clinic at UCLA
Today, nearly 75 percent of all children with cancer have a chance of surviving five years and beyond thanks to remarkable advances in treatments. The dramatic growth in survivorship has created a community that may face unique health and psychological challenges as they age, referred to as the “late effects” of the disease and its treatment.
The most common late effects include:
- Cardiac problems
- Learning disabilities
- Growth and fertility issues
- Psychological dysfunction
- Second malignancies
The Pediatric and Adolescent Survivorship Clinic at UCLA was created to address the medical and quality-of-life issues of childhood cancer survivors through a comprehensive health evaluation, a psychosocial assessment and targeted specialty referrals. The program also helps survivors with educational, vocational and insurance coverage challenges.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact:
La Vette Bowles, F.N.P
(310) 825-6708
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Jacqueline Casillas, M.D.
(310) 825-6708
Contact via email