Understanding a healthy adolescent brain empowers survivors and their families to better tease out what is universal development during adolescence, and when survivor issues are
Pain is common during cancer treatment and usually after the treatment is finished, there is no more pain. Chronic pain lasts after the underlying illness
Many people have pain during cancer treatment…And for most people, the pain stops after treatment ends. But for some people the pain persists. For cancer
Survivors of childhood cancer are at higher risk of experiencing pain compared to their peers. Fatigue typically accompanies the pain. Females report more pain than
Many people need help with executive functioning skills such as managing time, staying organized, and completing tasks. It can be frustrating and overwhelming. However, there
Executive functions develop in the prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain that usually doesn’t completely mature until around 25 years old. Treatment can affect
The Childhood Cancer Survivor Study found that, while most survivors do not have chronic pain, certain groups of survivors are more likely to have pain. This
Given the dependency of children upon adults with regard to pain assessment, prevention, and treatment, children 0-17 years are a vulnerable population and need special
Pain assessment and management are essential components of paediatric care. The planning and implementation of pain management strategies for children should always be personalized and
Sometimes, cancer treatment means taking a break from sports and other activities. In some cases, you can return afterward. In other cases, it might be
