A questionnaire study of support for adult survivors of childhood cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuki Terada ◽  
Harumi Kakuda ◽  
Naomi Iida ◽  
Yayoi Nakajima ◽  
Fumiko Inoue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

Predictors of Health Self-Management in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Lee ◽  
Gunan R. Ganju ◽  
Jordan G. Marchak ◽  
Ronica Nanda ◽  
Mehul M. Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Young Adult Survivors ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

Determinants of bone mineral density in long-term adult survivors of childhood cancer

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Klap B ◽  
L te Winkel M ◽  
den Hoed M ◽  
van Waas M ◽  
J C M M Neggers S ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

scholarly journals Perceived Health among Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 825-836
Author(s):  
Morgan Young-Speirs ◽  
Caitlin Forbes ◽  
Michaela Patton ◽  
K. Brooke Russell ◽  
Mehak Stokoe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

Survivors of childhood cancer (SCCs) are at increased risk of late effects, which are cancer- and treatment-related side-effects that are experienced months to years post-treatment and encapsulate a range of physical, cognitive and emotional problems including secondary malignancies. Perceived health can serve as an indicator of overall health. This study aims to (1) understand how a patient reported outcome (PRO) of perceived health of SCCs compares to controls who have not had a cancer diagnosis and (2) examine the relationships between perceived health and demographic and clinical variables, and health behavior. A total of 209 SCCs (n = 113 (54.10%) males; median age at diagnosis = 6.50 years; median time off treatment = 11.10 years; mean age at study = 19.00 years) were included. SCCs completed annual assessments as part of Long-Term Survivor Clinic appointments, including a question on perceived health answered on a five-point Likert scale. Data were collected retrospectively from medical charts. Perceived health of SCCs was compared to a control group (n = 836) using data from the 2014 Canadian Community Health Survey. Most SCCs (67%) reported excellent or very good health. The mean perceived health of SCCs (2.15 ± 0.91) was not statistically different from population controls (2.10 ± 0.87). Pain (B = 0.35; p < 0.001), physical activity (B = −0.39; p = 0.013) and concerns related to health resources (B = 0.59; p = 0.002) were significant predictors of perceived health. Factors shown to influence SCCs’ perceived health may inform interventions. Exploration into how SCCs develop their conception of health may be warranted.

scholarly journals Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor M. Dattilo ◽  
Randal S. Olshefski ◽  
Leena Nahata ◽  
Jennifer A. Hansen-Moore ◽  
Cynthia A. Gerhardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Young Adult Survivors ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer ◽  
Linear Regressions

Abstract Purpose Young individuals face a variety of developmental tasks as they mature into adulthood. For survivors of childhood cancer, growing up may be more difficult due to their illness and late effects from treatment. This study is the first to quantitatively examine perceptions of maturity and how these perceptions contribute to satisfaction with life among young adult survivors of childhood cancer. Methods Ninety survivors of childhood cancer (Mage = 29.8; 7–37 years post-diagnosis) were recruited to complete online surveys on how mature they felt relative to peers, their perceived maturity on three domains (financial, personal, social), and life satisfaction. Results Most survivors (62%; n = 56) felt they grew up faster than their peers, and over half (56%; n = 50) felt more mature. Perceived maturity was high on all three domains, but brain tumor survivors reported significantly lower maturity than other survivors (d = 0.76–1.11). All maturity domains were positively associated with life satisfaction (r = .49–.56). Hierarchical linear regressions indicated that 44% of the variance in life satisfaction was explained by perceptions of growing up slower (β =  − 1.08, p = .004) and marginally by greater perceived personal maturity (β = 0.45, p = .061). Conclusions Childhood cancer can influence development, with most survivors feeling that they grew up faster and were more mature than peers. Personal maturity was related to life satisfaction, with survivors of brain tumors or those who felt they grew up slower at greatest risk for lower life satisfaction. Future research and clinical practice should consider survivors’ development and maturation across the life span to promote overall well-being.

scholarly journals Cardiac remodeling after anthracycline and radiotherapy exposure in adult survivors of childhood cancer: A report from the St Jude Lifetime Cohort Study

Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Jefferies ◽  
Wojciech M. Mazur ◽  
Carrie R. Howell ◽  
Juan C. Plana ◽  
Kirsten K. Ness ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Cardiac Remodeling ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer
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