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Voices of Hodgkin’s Blog
Voices of Hodgkin’s Blog
‘The pieces are all there’: Cancer survivorship model merges care teams, technology
Healio –

Dr. Steven J. Atlas and colleagues propose a bold, integrated survivorship model that uses digital tools to connect the dots—bringing oncologists, primary care physicians, and patients together through shared care plans and real-time communication.

Aortic Regurgitation: What Should Patients Know?
HeartValveSurgery.com –

Many long-term survivors are at higher risk for heart valve disease, especially those who had chest radiation. Aortic regurgitation—when the aortic valve doesn’t close properly—can quietly progress until symptoms appear. This resource from Heart-Valve-Surgery.com explains what to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options available to survivors.

Cardiometabolic Considerations for Childhood Cancer Survivors Explained
Cure Today –

Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers—especially those treated for Hodgkin lymphoma—face a significantly higher risk of developing cardiometabolic issues later in life. These include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and early-onset cardiovascular disease, often tied to past chemotherapy or radiation to the chest.

How stress shapes cancer’s course
Knowable Magazine –

We often hear that stress is bad for our health—but emerging research is now revealing just how deeply stress can affect cancer outcomes.

Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors
Health Day News –

Cancer survivors who commit to healthy habits—like regular exercise, eating well, and quitting smoking—can dramatically increase their lifespan, according to new research.

On Accelerated Aging—A Phenomenon in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
JAMA Network –

Accelerated aging is defined as a phenomenon where the biological (physiological) age exceeds chronological age. Clinically, accelerated aging phenotypes in cancer survivors include the premature development of subsequent neoplasms, frailty, chronic organ dysfunction, and cognitive impairment, all of which can impact long-term health and lifespan in survivors of cancer.

Menopausal cancer survivors offered HRT under new guidance
The Times –

Great news for cancer survivors experiencing menopausal symptoms: recent updates in medical guidelines now consider hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a potential treatment option.

American Cancer Society’s 2025 Annual Report
American Cancer Society –

Here are the results of ACS’s yearly study looking at cancer statistics in the US. There are some fascinating findings in the report – some positive trends and others that are alarming.

Attributable Risk and Consequences of Bone Mineral Density Deficits in Childhood Cancer Survivors
JAMA Network –

Here are the results of a fascinating study on the risk of bone density loss in adult survivors of childhood cancer. This research looked at more than 3900 survivors from the St. Jude Lifetime cohort. Not surprisingly, the study showed that a significant portion of these survivors had significant bone loss decades after their treatment ended. Increased doses of radiation led to increased risks, though the researchers found that other comorbid conditions like sedentary behavior and smoking were factors that led to loss of bone density.

Experts Forecast Cancer Research and Treatment Advances in 2025
American Association for Cancer Research –

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) presents exciting advancements in cancer research that are on the horizon for 2025.