Journal article
A cross-Canada survey of clinical programs for the care of survivors of cancer in childhood and adolescence
Abstract
BACKGROUND: More than 80% of children who have been recently diagnosed with cancer will survive for five years or more. A majority of these survivors are at risk for developing one or more long-term sequelae of their therapy. Thus, they all require specialized medical care that is focused on their specific risks.
METHODS: A survey of informants from all 17 paediatric cancer programs in Canada was conducted to determine the care offered to …
Authors
Ristovski-Slijepcevic S; Barr R; Bernstein M; Nathan PC
Journal
Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 14, No. 6, pp. 375–378
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
July 1, 2009
DOI
10.1093/pch/14.6.375
ISSN
1205-7088