Search results
Explaining a diagnosis of cancer to children or teenagers can feel difficult and overwhelming. This book is designed as a starting point for having a series of conversations about cancer. Talking sensitively and openly about the diagnosis can provide children with reassurance during a time of uncertainty and change.
This section explains how cancer is diagnosed in children. It will help you learn what tests are used to diagnose cancer and how staging systems, risk groups, and grades may be used to plan
27 mar 2024 · In this first paper, we summarize convincing evidence from studies that show increased childhood cancer risk associated with genetic cancer predisposition, birth defects, prior cancer, medical ionizing radiation, organ transplantation and exposure to cancer-causing viruses, and a reduced risk associated with some childhood vaccinations.
To help you discuss the difficult subject of cancer with children, this book offers evidence-based, practical strategies that can build upon your existing strengths and knowledge.
This review of factors associated with childhood cancer may help evidence-based efforts to reduce cancer in our pediatric populations. Abstract: Purpose: To review the childhood risk factors for pediatric cancer (diagnosis before age 20).
7 cze 2021 · This scoping review will examine the published evidence on access to education from diagnosis to beyond treatment completion in all settings and seeks to identify the experiences of children and adolescents, their parents, education and health care professionals to determine how further research can optimise educational opportunities and ...
25 lut 2021 · Books about cancer are an important tool for children. They can help a child gain insight into the meaning of a cancer diagnosis, as well as possible treatments and side effects that may occur later. Using books can help foster conversation, support new learning, and provide a safe and comfortable way to discuss feelings that may arise during a ...
