Bone and Joint Problems of Childhood Cancer Patients
After childhood cancer, late effects such as problems with bones, joints and muscles can occur. This study wanted to find…
A Look at Health Problems after Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis during Childhood
This study investigated the health problems experienced by people who suffered from Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in childhood. Although LCH…
Why we Keep an Eye on Oral Cancer in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Although childhood cancer treatments primarily target cancer cells, they can also damage healthy cells. This study therefore investigated the risk…
Explanatory videos for our research projects are now online
Are you curious to learn more about our current research projects? We’ve created short videos to give you an insight…
Parental Smoking and Lung Health in Childhood Cancer Survivors
This study aimed to determine how many childhood cancer survivors are exposed to cigarette smoke at home and whether this…
Overweight and obesity after childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
We investigated how often adults who survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as children experience weight problems and whether these issues…
15th of February International Childhood Cancer Day
No research, no cure In Switzerland, around 350 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every year. While innovative therapies…
SCCSS Dialog 2024
Information and exchange event with paediatric cancer organisations In January, the Childhood Cancer Research Group invited representatives from the field…
Higher breast cancer risk after certain forms of childhood cancer treatment
Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk…