Chemotherapy and Supportive Care Agents as Essential Medicines for Children With Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.0070
Abstract: In resource-rich countries, 5-year survival rates for children with cancer approach 85%. This impressive statistic is largely the result of integrating research with clinical care. At the core of this endeavor are multiagent combination chemotherapy… read more here.
Keywords: essential medicines; chemotherapy supportive; supportive care; cancer ... See more keywords
Comparison of factors influencing the willingness to donate biospecimens among guardians of children with cancer and adult cancer patients
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4544
Abstract: This study examined and compared the attitudes and willingness of guardians of children with cancer and adult cancer patients toward donating biospecimens and clinical data for cancer research. read more here.
Keywords: cancer; cancer adult; adult cancer; guardians children ... See more keywords
Communication transforms the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with cancer and their families.
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5950
Abstract: BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic altered healthcare systems globally, causing delays in care delivery and increased anxiety among patients and families. This study examined how hospital stakeholders and clinicians perceived the global impact of the COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: impact covid; communication; cancer families; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Difficult relationships between parents and physicians of children with cancer: A qualitative study of parent and physician perspectives
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30395
Abstract: Previous work on difficult relationships between patients and physicians has largely focused on the adult primary care setting and has typically held patients responsible for challenges. Little is known about experiences in pediatrics and more… read more here.
Keywords: children cancer; parents physicians; physicians children; difficult relationships ... See more keywords
Reply to Are we certain that chlorhexidine gluconate bathing is not beneficial in deducing central line associated blood stream infections among children with cancer or undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33570
Abstract: We appreciate the thoughtful comments provided by Hord and Dandoy regarding our article titled “Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing in Children With Cancer or Those Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A DoubleBlinded Randomized Controlled Trial From the… read more here.
Keywords: cell transplantation; cancer undergoing; chlorhexidine gluconate; cancer ... See more keywords
Treatment abandonment in children with cancer: Does a sex difference exist? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of evidence from low‐ and middle‐income countries
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33279
Abstract: In this systematic review and meta‐analyses, we sought to determine sex‐disparities in treatment abandonment in children with cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) and identify the characteristics of children and their families most disadvantaged… read more here.
Keywords: children cancer; treatment; systematic review; treatment abandonment ... See more keywords
The Resilience Scale for Parents of Children with Cancer: Scale development and psychometric evaluation.
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.6137
Abstract: This study aimed to develop a Resilience Scale for Parents of Children with Cancer (RSP‐CC) designed specifically for parents of children with cancer and to evaluate its psychometric properties. read more here.
Keywords: parents children; scale parents; scale; resilience scale ... See more keywords
Cryptosporidium infection in children with cancer undergoing chemotherapy: how important is the prevention of opportunistic parasitic infections in patients with malignancies?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-017-5560-5
Abstract: Cryptosporidiosis is a relatively uncommon disease in healthy individuals but could be potentially worrisome in immunocompromised patients. This study aimed to evaluate Cryptosporidium infection in children with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. A case-control study was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: undergoing chemotherapy; cancer undergoing; cancer; cryptosporidium infection ... See more keywords
Feasibility and acceptability of a game-based symptom-reporting app for children with cancer: perspectives of children and parents
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05495-w
Abstract: Background Children with cancer have difficulty identifying and describing the multiple symptoms they experience during hospitalization and between clinical encounters. Mobile health resources, including apps, are potential solutions to support child-centric symptom reporting. This study… read more here.
Keywords: acceptability; symptom reporting; children parents; feasibility ... See more keywords
Evaluating the experiences of parents of children with cancer engaging in a mobile device-based resilience training programme: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07066-7
Abstract: A mobile device-based resilience training programme has been found to improve psychological well-being in parents of children with cancer. However, the essential elements underlying the programme’s efficacy and the factors that affect parents’ advocacy of… read more here.
Keywords: mobile device; resilience training; children cancer; device based ... See more keywords
Thromboembolism in children with cancer: a retrospective multicenter study in Korea
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DOI: 10.1007/s11239-019-01808-x
Abstract: Thromboembolism (TE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in adult cancer patients; however, there is a lack of sufficient knowledge on TE in pediatric cancer patients. We aimed to determine the epidemiology of… read more here.
Keywords: children cancer; thromboembolism children; cancer retrospective; cancer ... See more keywords