Turtles and tortoises are some of the most long-lived members of the reptile family. Even small species that are typically kept as pets, like box turtles and terrapins, live between 30 and 40 years if they're kept healthy. Larger species such as sea turtles are estimated to live about 80 years. The giant tortoise, the largest of all land turtles, typically lives at least a century.
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause long-term side effects to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These late effects include: Hearing loss from high doses of chemotherapy, especially drugs like cisplatin (Platinol).
Long-Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 05/2016 A late effect is a side effect that occurs months or years after cancer treatment. Many people who have received treatment for cancer have a risk of developing long-term side effects. In fact, evaluating and treating late effects is an important part of survivorship care.Types of late effectsNearly any treatment can cause late effects, and these are specific to the treatment you received.