Posttraumatic stress symptoms in adult survivors of childhood cancer

2004 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 604-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.E. Langeveld ◽  
M.A. Grootenhuis ◽  
P.A. Voûte ◽  
R.J. de Haan
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms During Treatment in Parents of Children With Cancer

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (30) ◽  
pp. 7405-7410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Kazak ◽  
C. Alexandra Boeving ◽  
Melissa A. Alderfer ◽  
Wei-Ting Hwang ◽  
Anne Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Intensity ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Time Since Diagnosis

Purpose The conceptualization of childhood cancer and its treatment as traumatic has gained increasing support in the growing literature on medically related posttraumatic stress. Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) such as intrusive thoughts, physiologic arousal, and avoidance have been documented in mothers and fathers of childhood cancer survivors. In this study we investigated the presence of PTSS in parents of children currently in treatment and their association with treatment intensity and length of time since diagnosis. Methods Mothers (N = 119) and fathers (N = 52) of children currently in treatment for a childhood malignancy completed questionnaire measures of PTSS. Outcomes on these measures were compared with a sample of parents of childhood cancer survivors from our hospital. Oncologist ratings of treatment intensity were obtained based on diagnosis, treatment modalities, and protocol number. Results All but one parent reported PTSS. Mean scores indicated moderate PTSS for both mothers and fathers. In families with two participating parents, nearly 80% had at least one parent with moderate-to-severe PTSS. There were minimal associations between PTSS and length of time since diagnosis. Conclusion PTSS are common among parents of children currently undergoing cancer treatment. Trauma-informed psychosocial interventions can be used to help patients and families, including normalizing the experience as potentially traumatic and using evidence-based interventions that are emerging to facilitate long-term well-being.

scholarly journals Posttraumatic stress-related psychological functioning in adult survivors of childhood cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Allen ◽  
Victoria W. Willard ◽  
James L. Klosky ◽  
Chenghong Li ◽  
D. Kumar Srivastava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Childhood Cancer Survivors

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 100 (6) ◽  
pp. 958-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Stuber ◽  
A. E. Kazak ◽  
K. Meeske ◽  
L. Barakat ◽  
D. Guthrie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms ◽  
Stress Symptoms

Prevalence and predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder in adult survivors of childhood cancer: A report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. CRA10002-CRA10002
Author(s):  
M. Stuber ◽  
K. Meeske ◽  
B. Zebrack ◽  
K. Krull ◽  
K. Stratton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Clinical Oncology ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivor Study ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer ◽  
Final Text

CRA10002 The full, final text of this abstract will be available in Part II of the 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings, distributed onsite at the Meeting on May 30, 2009, and as a supplement to the June 20, 2009, issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 125 (5) ◽  
pp. e1124-e1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Stuber ◽  
K. A. Meeske ◽  
K. R. Krull ◽  
W. Leisenring ◽  
K. Stratton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer
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