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Survivors of Childhood Cancer May Face Higher Risk from Severe COVID-19

New research from a large study in Denmark and Sweden, shows that adult survivors of childhood cancer, including those treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, may be at greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19. This increased vulnerability is likely linked to lasting effects from cancer treatments, such as weakened immune systems or damage to organs like the lungs and heart.