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Handbook of Long Term Care of The Childhood Cancer Survivor

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, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Torno, Lilibeth R. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
Series:Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology,
Subjects:
Neuropsychology.
Pediatrics.
Public health.
Oncology  .
Child psychology.
School psychology.
Public Health.
Oncology.
Child and School Psychology.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7584-3
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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