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BMI, physical activity, and subsequent neoplasm risk among childhood cancer survivors

JAMA Oncology

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: Among childhood cancer survivors in this cohort study, obesity was associated with an increased risk for multiple subsequent neoplasm types, while higher physical activity was associated with reduced subsequent neoplasm risk. Lifestyle interventions should be considered in future subsequent neoplasm prevention research.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Lenat Joffe, MD, MS, email ljoffe@northwell.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.1340)

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