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  • This study assessed the long-term psychological effects of childhood cancer on survivors aged 18-38, specifically those diagnosed before age 15 in the Rhône-Alpes region of France between 1987 and 1999.
  • Out of 288 survivors, 55% reported having psychiatric issues, significantly higher than the 31.9% rate in the general French population, with anxiety, mood disorders, and substance dependency being the most common problems.
  • The research identified unemployment as a risk factor for mood disorders, and found that men had a higher likelihood of addiction compared to women, indicating a need for continuous psychological support for childhood cancer survivors.
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