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Hearing sounds and words helps children learn to talk and understand. A child with hearing loss misses out on these sounds. This can cause problems

Because hearing loss is invisible, it can be challenging to understand how it can affect a child’s day-to-day life and lifelong potential. Parents, teachers, audiologists,

Radiation to the brain, eye, or eye socket during treatment for childhood cancer can have a long-lasting effect on the eyes. Radioiodine treatment and chronic

This resource discusses cancer treatments that may cause vision problems, issues that can occur after treatments, what those problems may be, and how to care

This online book chapter discusses the childhood cancer treatments that can cause changes in the brain and nerves. It lists signs and symptoms, discusses how

Brain and spinal cord late effects are more likely to occur after treatment for certain childhood cancers. Learn how childhood cancer treatment may cause central

Peripheral neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain or spinal cord), is a potential side effect of chemotherapy drugs and may

Some chemotherapy drugs, other medications, or radiation needed to treat childhood cancer can damage hearing. This loss can interfere with daily living. It is important

Children who receive ototoxic therapies (treatments known to cause ear damage) should have regular hearing tests to watch for problems. Hearing loss can affect speech,