Childhood Cancer: Rehabilitation Interventions During Acute Care and into Survivorship-Childhood Cancer: Rehabilitation Interventions During Acute Care and into Survivorship

Childhood Cancer: Rehabilitation Interventions During Acute Care and into Survivorship

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The presentation discussed the role of pediatric rehabilitation medicine in the care of children diagnosed with and surviving from cancer. It emphasized the need for an interdisciplinary team approach and highlighted the increasing importance of pediatric physiatrists in managing the medical and functional late effects of cancer and its treatments. The presentation focused on central nervous system tumors as the most common solid tumor in children and adolescents. It provided insights into the epidemiology, survivorship rates, and specific late effects associated with CNS tumors. The presentation also discussed the principles of cancer rehabilitation, including preventative, restorative, supportive, and palliative interventions. It emphasized the need for early intervention and education, as well as ongoing assessments and management throughout the survivorship journey. The presentation highlighted the importance of understanding the specific treatment plans, potential complications, and long-term effects associated with CNS tumors in order to provide appropriate rehabilitation care. It also introduced the COGS long-term follow-up guidelines for survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers and the role of pediatric rehabilitation medicine in implementing these guidelines. Overall, the presentation underscored the vital role of pediatric rehabilitation medicine in improving the quality of life and functional outcomes for children and adolescents with cancer.

Keywords

pediatric rehabilitation medicine

cancer care

interdisciplinary team approach

pediatric physiatrists

central nervous system tumors

late effects

cancer rehabilitation

long-term effects

quality of life