Pediatric cancer and long-term care Flashcards
What is the impact of pediatric cancer on families?
It affects the whole family emotionally, socially, and financially
What percentage of pediatric cancer survivors experience chronic side effects?
60%
What is survivorship care?
Essential for long-term health and quality of life
Define late effects in the context of pediatric cancer.
Side effects that appear months or years after cancer treatment ends
List some long-term or chronic side effects of childhood cancer.
- Heart problems
- Secondary cancers
- Growth delays
- Infertility
What are some physical effects of pediatric cancer treatment?
- Amputations
- Stunted growth
- Infertility
- Avascular necrosis
- Sleep apnea
Identify cognitive effects experienced by childhood cancer survivors.
- Learning disabilities
- Slower processing of information
What are some mental emotional effects of surviving childhood cancer?
- Survivor’s guilt
- Anxiety
- Phobias
How can pediatric cancer affect social dynamics?
- Heightened maturity levels
- Isolation from peers
What hormonal and reproductive issues can arise in female survivors?
- Female reproductive issues
- Failure to enter puberty
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Permanent cessation of menstrual cycles
- Early menopause
- Infertility
- Reduced hormone levels
What reproductive issues can male survivors face?
- Infertility
- Damage to testes from chemotherapy or radiation
- Decreased sperm production
- Blockage in sperm transport
- Testosterone deficiency
List some organ-related issues caused by pediatric cancer treatment.
- Heart problems (e.g., arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy)
- Lung issues (e.g., chronic bronchitis)
- Spleen damage
- Growth and hormone problems
- Bone formation issues
What emotional challenges might childhood cancer survivors face?
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Low self-esteem
What are some potential secondary cancers that can develop after childhood cancer?
Secondary cancers can arise as a late effect of treatment
What challenges can childhood cancer survivors encounter in school?
- Missed milestones
- Academic challenges
- Social isolation
What is the role of paid caregivers in pediatric cancer?
- Nurses
- Personal support workers (PSWs)
- Home health aides
- Professional childcare providers
Who are unpaid caregivers in the context of pediatric cancer?
Parents, siblings, grandparents, or close relatives who provide care without pay
What percentage of caregivers in Canada are women?
52%
What financial burden do caregivers typically face?
Average caregivers probably pay $5,800 per year
What are the stages of caregiving?
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What are common symptoms of breast cancer in young adults?
- New lumps in breast
- Breast pain
What are risk factors for breast cancer?
- Age
- Family history
- Smoking
What treatment options are available for breast cancer?
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Immunotherapy
List some long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment.
- Chem brain
- Chronic pain
- Chronic fatigue
