Obesity linked to subsequent neoplasms in childhood cancer survivors

Published Date: 07 Jun 2025

Body mass index (BMI) and physical activity are associated with the risk for subsequent neoplasms among childhood cancer survivors, according to a study published online June 5 in JAMA Oncology.

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