This is a type of blood cancer that causes too many underdeveloped white blood cells to be released. But the number of blood cells circulating around my body remains lower than average, putting me at risk of dangerous blood clots. Where to get support and advice It is estimated that 60 per cent of Britain’s 35,000 childhood cancer survivors will develop a problem related to their treatment. GUIDEBOOKS: The Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group has produced a booklet for survivors of childhood cancer offering advice on fertility, education, jobs, life insurance and mortgages. Then there’s the worry that my genes are cursed; what if I give my children cancer too?

Source: Daily Mail May 18, 2019 21:00 UTC