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Meaning of late effects: Side effects of cancer treatment that appear months or years after treatment has ended.

Definition of late effects

Side effects of cancer treatment that appear months or years after treatment has ended. Late effects include physical and mental problems and second cancers.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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