Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at increased risk to develop metabolic syndrome
(MetS), diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Common criteria underestimate adiposity and …

Background Although there are several studies on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome
(MetS) in childhood cancer survivors (CCS), the association between MetS components and …

Purpose: Augmented survival of childhood nephroblastoma and neuroblastoma has
increased long-term side effects such as metabolic syndrome (MetS). Risk stratification is …

Along with the growing epidemic of obesity, the risk of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular
disease morbidity, and mortality are increasing markedly. Several risk factors for …

Introduction Survival after childhood cancer has significantly improved in recent decades.
Nevertheless, an increased incidence of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease …

Background Overweight and obesity are common challenges among childhood cancer
survivors. Overweight may be disguised, as survivors can have normal weight but high fat …

In the last decade, the survival of subjects affected by cancer in childhood has significantly
improved. The increased lifespan of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) led to a greater risk …

Background: Adiposity and the diseases associated with it, including cardiovascular
disease, are emerging long-term complications of pediatric cancer survivors. Direct …

Objective Obesity, represented by high body mass index (BMI), is a major complication after
treatment for childhood cancer. However, it has been shown that high total fat percentage …

Background There is a growing body of evidence indicating that pediatric survivors of cancer
are at a greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome. This study evaluated some probable …