Factors that may have influenced the single status of childhood cancer survivors included short stature, history of tumor recurrence, poor self-reported physical functioning, emotional distress, problems with task efficiency, problems with organization, and problems with memory, the study said.
Backed by the charity, they are calling for adult neuromuscular physiotherapists to help keep patients' muscles functioning for longer, and for emotional support so that "families are not left to cope alone with the bombshell of diagnosis".
Neuropsychology studies show that compulsive hoarders have deficits in executive functioning, attention, memory, organization and emotional regulation.