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Children of childhood cancer survivors are not affected by the parent's previous treatment for cancer.
Source: Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The children of childhood cancer survivors do not appear to have an increased risk of birth defects, genetic disease, or cancer.
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