Cancer In Children

Author : National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Childhood Cancers and Disability
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0309683491

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Childhood Cancer and Functional Impacts Across the Care Continuum by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Childhood Cancers and Disability Pdf

Since the late 1960s, the survival rate in children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer has steadily improved, with a corresponding decline in the cancer-specific death rate. Although the improvements in survival are encouraging, they have come at the cost of acute, chronic, and late adverse effects precipitated by the toxicities associated with the individual or combined use of different types of treatment (e.g., surgery, radiation, chemotherapy). In some cases, the impairments resulting from cancer and its treatment are severe enough to qualify a child for U.S. Social Security Administration disability benefits. At the request of Social Security Administration, Childhood Cancer and Functional Impacts Across the Care Continuum provides current information and findings and conclusions regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of selected childhood cancers, including different types of malignant solid tumors, and the effect of those cancers on childrenâ (TM)s health and functional capacity, including the relative levels of functional limitation typically associated with the cancers and their treatment. This report also provides a summary of selected treatments currently being studied in clinical trials and identifies any limitations on the availability of these treatments, such as whether treatments are available only in certain geographic areas.

Author : Julian Little
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCSD:31822028823722

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Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer by Julian Little Pdf

Cancer is the second commonest cause of death, after accidents, among children in developed countries, while in developing countries, improvements in the control of communicable diseases and the occurrence of premature delivery may lead to the emergence of cancer in children as a greater public health problem than in the past. The rationale for considering childhood cancers separately from cancers in adults in that there are differences in the sites of occurrence, in the histological appearance and in their clinical behavior. This book reviews the epidemiology of specific types of childhood cancer to mid-1997. The scale of the problem is first reviewed in a major compilation of data on the descriptive epidemiology of childhood cancer, then separate chapters describe studies of the different postulated causal factors and summarize what can be concluded from them.

Author : Nancy Keene,Wendy Hobbie,Kathy Ruccione
Publisher : Childhood Cancer Guides
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781941089149

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Childhood Cancer Survivors by Nancy Keene,Wendy Hobbie,Kathy Ruccione Pdf

More than 325,000 children, teens, and adults in the United States are survivors of childhood cancer. The surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants used to cure children can affect growing bodies and developing minds. If survivors know of these potential problems, they can take steps to identify, cope with, or treat them early if they do develop. The third edition of Childhood Cancer Survivors charts the territory for survivors by providing state-of-the-art information about: " Medical late effects from treatment " Emotional aspects of surviving cancer " Schedules for follow-up care " Challenges in the heath-care system " Lifestyle choices to maximize health " Discrimination in employment or insurance Woven throughout the text are stories from more than 100 survivors and parents. Authors Keene, Hobbie, and Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. Keene is the mother of a survivor of childhood leukemia and the author of several books including Childhood Leukemia, Childhood Cancer, Educating the Child with Cancer, and Chemo, Craziness & Comfort. Hobbie is Associate Director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Ruccione is Co-Director of the HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Psychosocial and Education) Program in the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Cancer
ISBN : PURD:32754069237919

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Cancer Incidence and Survival Among Children and Adolescents by Anonim Pdf

Author : William L. Carroll,Jonathan L. Finlay
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449671440

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Cancer in Children and Adolescents by William L. Carroll,Jonathan L. Finlay Pdf

Over the last six decades, there has been tremendous improvement in the survival rate for the majority of children affected by cancer in the United States and in Western Europe. Despite dramatic advances in the “developed” world, 85% of children diagnosed with cancer globally will not survive this disease. Cancer in Children and Adolescents is an accessible textbook that covers the complexities and interdisciplinary nature of cancer occurrences and provides the fundamentals of diagnosis and management of cancers that affect children and adolescents. Distinguished for its global focus, many chapters in Cancer in Children and Adolescents are co-authored by recognized specialists from around the world. Cancer in Children and Adolescents is divided into four major sections: Section 1: The Laboratory Biology and Diagnostic Evaluation of Childhood Cancer Section 2: Principles of Cancer Therapy in Children Section 3: Tumors of Children Section 4: Supportive Care

Author : Dean T. Jamison,Hellen Gelband,Susan Horton,Prabhat Jha,Charles N. Mock,Rachel Nugent
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781464805288

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Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 9) by Dean T. Jamison,Hellen Gelband,Susan Horton,Prabhat Jha,Charles N. Mock,Rachel Nugent Pdf

As the culminating volume in the DCP3 series, volume 9 will provide an overview of DCP3 findings and methods, a summary of messages and substantive lessons to be taken from DCP3, and a further discussion of cross-cutting and synthesizing topics across the first eight volumes. The introductory chapters (1-3) in this volume take as their starting point the elements of the Essential Packages presented in the overview chapters of each volume. First, the chapter on intersectoral policy priorities for health includes fiscal and intersectoral policies and assembles a subset of the population policies and applies strict criteria for a low-income setting in order to propose a "highest-priority" essential package. Second, the chapter on packages of care and delivery platforms for universal health coverage (UHC) includes health sector interventions, primarily clinical and public health services, and uses the same approach to propose a highest priority package of interventions and policies that meet similar criteria, provides cost estimates, and describes a pathway to UHC.

Author : Hubert N. Caron,Andrea Biondi,Tom Boterberg,François Doz
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780192517708

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Oxford Textbook of Cancer in Children by Hubert N. Caron,Andrea Biondi,Tom Boterberg,François Doz Pdf

The outcome for children with cancer has shown enormous improvement since the first edition of this book was published in 1975. In economically privileged countries, overall survival rates have now reached 80% at five years from diagnosis, and most of these young people will become long term survivors. The Oxford Textbook of Cancer in Children offers state-of-the-art descriptions of the approach needed for the optimal management of children with cancer, and guidance on current treatments available due to the advances made over the past decade. This seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, including brand new chapters on cancer immunotherapy in children, and cancer in adolescents and young adults, plus expanded treatment of tumours of the brain and central nervous system. The book primarily provides clear and up-to-date clinical guidance for use in treatment settings whilst offering a useful background to the biology of individual tumour types and the history of the development of specific treatments. With an international and multi-disciplined authorship comprising of paediatric oncologists, surgeons, radiotherapists, imaging specialists, psychologists, nurses, and many others, the text illustrates how the paediatric oncology community works globally and collaboratively in order to drive forward new therapies, build our knowledge of these diseases, and achieve the common aim of curing childhood cancer. In this new edition, Professors Biondi and Caron have been joined by Professor François Doz, who has a distinguished international reputation, particularly in the treatment of childhood brain tumours and retinoblastoma, as well as early drug development. They have also been joined by Professor Tom Boterberg, a world renowned radio-oncologist for children with cancer. This book will be of value to paediatric oncologists, trainee paediatric oncologists, paediatric haematologists, and other professionals working in paediatric oncology: nurses, AHPs, surgeons, and clinical oncologists.

Author : Kelsie Storm,Sarah Porter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 1951253183

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A Kids Book about Cancer by Kelsie Storm,Sarah Porter Pdf

Cancer doesn't just affect those who have it. It affects their parents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and friends. This book offers a basic understanding of what cancer really is and aims to make it easier to talk about for kids and grownups who may have someone in their life with cancer.

Author : Leigh A. Woznick,Carol D. Goodheart
Publisher : American Psychological Association
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001-09-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781433804854

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Living With Childhood Cancer by Leigh A. Woznick,Carol D. Goodheart Pdf

Like a natural disaster, the diagnosis that your child has cancer can leave you and your family feeling helpless. How do you explain the disease to the child and to his or her siblings? How can you communicate your child's needs to the hospital staff? What are the best ways to reduce the physical side effects and the emotional distress of treatment?How will you, your child or teenager, and the rest of your family cope with cancer, and what can you do to help? When and where do you find good psychological help for your child or your family? How do you manage financial and school issues? How can you foster your child's development and self-esteem? More than 12,000 American children will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and roughly 75% will survive. In addition to excellent medical care, their survival depends on a strong support network, which may include parents, siblings, extended family members, friends and neighbors, classmates and teachers. In this down-to-earth guidebook, the authors draw on their own family's experience with cancer as well as their professional expertise and stories from others to help families address the psychological impact of cancer. The result is a book filled with sound emotional guidance, useful information, and practical advice for families coping with cancer.

Author : Nathaniel H. Robin,Meagan Farmer
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323495967

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Pediatric Cancer Genetics by Nathaniel H. Robin,Meagan Farmer Pdf

Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of pediatric cancer genetics with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Nathaniel H. Robin and Meagan Farmer, MS, CGC, MBA. Ideal for pediatric oncologists and all providers who care for children, this easy-to-read reference addresses the remarkable potential of genetic testing as well as the complexities of choosing the correct test, understanding the results, and counseling the family. Features a wealth of information on pediatric cancer genetics, including the epidemiology and biology of cancer and the genetic evaluation process and role of genetic counselors. Highlights examples of syndromes that present in childhood and increase susceptibility to cancer. Discusses the genetic evaluation process in context of the multidisciplinary care of children with cancer. Considers the ethical and legal issues of genetic testing in children and provides illustrative case examples. Consolidates today’s available information and guidance in this timely area into one convenient resource.

Author : Honna Janes-Hodder,Nancy Keene
Publisher : Childhood Cancer Guides
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781941089194

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Childhood Cancer by Honna Janes-Hodder,Nancy Keene Pdf

This second edition of the most complete parent guide available features detailed and precise medical information about solid tumor childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, liver tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and bone sarcomas. In addition, it offers day-to-day practical advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, family and friends, school, financial issues, and communication. Woven among the medical details and the practical advice are the voices of parents and children who have lived with cancer and its treatments. As many parents know, advice from "veteran" parents can be a lifeline. Obtaining a basic understanding of topics such as medical terminology, how drugs work, common side effects of chemotherapy, and how to work more effectively with medical personnel improves the quality of life for the whole family. Having parents describe their own emotional ups and downs, how they coped, and how they molded their family life around hospitalizations can be a tremendous comfort. Just knowing that there are other kids on chemotherapy who refuse to eat anything but tacos or who have frequent rages can make one feel less alone. Parents who read this book will find understandable medical infomation, obtain advice that eases their daily life, and feel empowered to be strong advocates for their child. It also contains a personal treatment summary and long-term follow-up guide for your child to keep as a permanent record.

Author : Philip A. Pizzo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1551 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Cancer in children
ISBN : 1469806185

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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology by Philip A. Pizzo Pdf

Thoroughly updated for its Sixth Edition,Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncologyprovides a comprehensive review of the multiple disciplines that make up the care and research agendas for children with cancer. It is the most comprehensive textbook of pediatric oncology ever put together, covering biology and genetics and detailing the diagnosis, multimodal treatment, and long-term management of patients with cancer. The fundamental principles of supportive care and the psychosocial aspects of support for patients and families are also discussed.

Author : Nancy Keene
Publisher : Childhood Cancer Guides
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781941089972

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Your Child in the Hospital by Nancy Keene Pdf

Millions of parents take their child to the hospital each year for stitches, outpatient surgery, or longer stays for serious illnesses. Your Child in the Hospital: A Practical Guide for Parents is packed with sensible tips and home-grown wisdom that will make any visit to the hospital easier. It explains how cope with procedures, plan for surgery, communicate with doctors and nurses, and deal with insurance companies. Woven throughout the text are dozens of practical and encouraging stories from parents who have been through the experience of having a child in the hospital. This new edition contains a packing list, hospital journal for children, and helpful resources for parents.

Author : Peter J. Houghton,Robert J. Arceci
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387690629

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Molecularly Targeted Therapy for Childhood Cancer by Peter J. Houghton,Robert J. Arceci Pdf

Each chapter will focus on the known molecular characteristics of specific childhood cancers, focusing on how the molecular ‘drivers’ can be exploited from a therapeutic standpoint with currently available targeted agents. Where applicable, integration of targeted therapies with conventional cytotoxic agents will be considered. This volume will provide a comprehensive summary of molecular characteristics of childhood cancers, and how the changes involved in transformation provide us with opportunities for developing relatively less toxic, but curative, therapies.

Author : Connie Yarbro,Debra Wujcik,Barbara Holmes Gobel
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 1986 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780763763572

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Cancer Nursing by Connie Yarbro,Debra Wujcik,Barbara Holmes Gobel Pdf

A new and revised version of this best-selling reference! For over eighteen years, best-selling Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice has provided oncology nurses with the latest information on new trends in the rapidly changing science of oncology. Now, in its Seventh Edition, Cancer Nursing has been completely revised and updated to reflect key new developments. New topics covered include targeted therapy, hypersensitivity reactions, mucositis, and family and caregiver issues. With 27 new chapters featuring insights from key authors, the Seventh Edition is a must-have resource for every oncology nurse.