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The information and contents of each document or series of documents made available by the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group relating to late effects of cancer treatment and care or containing the title “International Guideline Harmonization Group”, whether available in print or electronic format (including any digital format, e-mail transmission, or download from the website), shall be known hereinafter as “Informational Content”. All Informational Content is for informational purposes only. The Informational Content is not intended to substitute for medical advice, medical care, diagnosis or treatment obtained from a physician or healthcare provider.

To cancer patients (if children, their parents or legal guardians): Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and do not rely on the Informational Content. The International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group is a research organization and does not provide individualized medical care or treatment.

To physicians and other healthcare providers: The Informational Content is not intended to replace your independent clinical judgment, medical advice, or to exclude other legitimate criteria for screening, health counseling, or intervention for specific complications of childhood cancer treatment. Neither is the Informational Content intended to exclude other reasonable alternative follow-up procedures. The Informational Content is provided as a courtesy, but not intended as a sole source of guidance in the evaluation of childhood cancer survivors. The International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group recognizes that specific patient care decisions are the prerogative of the patient, family, and healthcare provider.

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