Children with Cancer Diseases: The Present and a Challenge for Future
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Hematology & Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 597
Special Issue Editor
Interests: paediatrics; oncology; cancer risk factors; assessment of life quality of cancer patients; social medicine problems
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Dear Colleagues,
Cancer diseases in children and adolescents are considered to be one of the most serious health problems in the world. According to data from the World Health Organization, approximately 400,000 children and adolescents aged 0-19 are diagnosed with cancer each year. The incidence of cancer in developed countries ranges from 110 to 150 children per million, which means that 1 per 600 to 1 per 450 children will develop cancer during the first 15 years of life. In high-income countries where comprehensive services are generally available, more than 80% of children with cancer are cured. It is estimated that in low- and middle-income countries, 15–45% are cured.
Children with cancer experience many comorbid symptoms related to diagnosis and treatment that can profoundly affect their lives. They experience physical and emotional suffering, which affects their well-being and physical fitness, leading to delays or limitation of treatment, influencing the prognosis and deteriorating their physical, mental and social functioning. Cancer changes the life of not only the patient but also their loved ones. It has a great influence on the entire family.
Healthcare workers need to be aware that patients and their families are facing one of the greatest crises in their life with enormous psychosocial implications. Their role is to convey information and hope, and skilfully deal with many emotions that are part of the patient’s experience. Although unable to control the illness, they can provide support in terms of monitoring patients and their families’ response to cancer, but also provide education about the illness and its treatment.
We welcome original research, systematic and scoping reviews, clinical case reports, and commentaries. Manuscripts that highlight interdisciplinary research are especially encouraged.
Dr. Anna Lewandowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- children
- adolescents
- cancer
- parents
- family
- symptoms
- needs
- therapy
- care
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