Handbook of Long Term Care of The Childhood Cancer Survivor

Handbook of Long Term Care of The Childhood Cancer Survivor edited by Grace A. Mucci, Lilibeth R. Torno.

This authoritative reference examines in depth the myriad challenges facing pediatric cancer survivors and proposes a robust framework for structured follow-up of these patients through adulthood. Approaches to long-term follow-up include both established models of care and targeted models of lifelo...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mucci, Grace A. (Editor), Torno, Lilibeth R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
Series:Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Neuropsychology.
Pediatrics.
Public health.
Oncology  .
Child psychology.
School psychology.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • SECTION I:  SURVEILLANCE OF THE SURVIVOR
  • The long and winding road: Transitions in care for the childhood cancer survivor
  • Developmental Considerations in the Transition from Child and Adolescent to Adult Survivorship
  • The European Experience of Establishing Guidelines for Surveillance of the Childhood Cancer Survivor  SECTION II:  SURVEILLANCE OF MEDICAL LATE EFFECTS
  • Long Term Follow Up Roadmaps by Disease and Treatment
  • Central Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • Cardiovascular System.-Pulmonary System
  • Renal, Genitourinary and Reproductive System
  • Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Systems
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Eye, Ear and Oral Health
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
  • Second Malignant Neoplasms
  • SECTION III:  NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL LATE EFFECTS
  • Neuropsychological Outcomes of Childhood Leukemia Survivors
  • Neuropsychological Effects of Pediatric Brain Tumors and Associated Treatment
  • SECTION IV:  PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND QUALITY OF LIFE
  • Psychological Challenges and Adaptation in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
  • Building Resiliency in Childhood Cancer Survivors:  A Clinician’s Perspective
  • Cultural and Linguistic issues in the Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Cancer Survivors
  • Quality of Life During Palliative Care
  • SECTION V:  RE-ENTRY AFTER TREATMENT
  • Lifestyle Factors and Health Risk Behaviors
  • School Issues and Educational Strategies for Survivors of Childhood Cancer.-  Special Education Laws
  • Career and Vocational Outlook
  • Rehabilitation Considerations in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
  •   Neurocognitive Late Effects in Children Treated for Cancer:  Psychological Impact, Identification, and Prevention and Remediation
  • Psychopharmacological Interventions in Childhood Cancer Survivors
  •  The Cancer Survivor and Complementary Health Approaches.-  Barriers and Disparities in Accessing Quality Care Amongst Childhood Cancer Survivors
  • Educating and Preparing the Childhood Cancer Survivor for Long-Term Care:  A Curriculum Model for Cancer Centers
  • SECTION VI: RESOURCES. .

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