Health-related quality of life during post-induction chemotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in remission: An influence of corticosteroid therapy

Using a multi-attribute approach, we and others have reported on the comprehensive health status of survivors of cancer in childhood, after completion of therapy. However, there is a dearth of information about health status and associated health-related quality of life (HRQL) in children and adults with cancer, during the treatment process; a deficit which this study was intended to redress. All children (n= 18) receiving 'maintenance' …