Mature Beyond Their Years: The Impact of Cancer on Adolescent Development
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1890504203 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 129 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book offers healthcare professionals on providing holistic, age-appropriate health care by addressing normal developmental tasks during adolescence, psychosocial issues of seriously ill adolescents, common pediatric cancers and treatments, the unique aspects of surviving cancer as a young adult, and the need for continued psychosocial support and treatment. Childhood and adolescent cancer has evolved from an inevitably fatal disease to a potentially life-threatening, chronic one. This book will enhance the practice of healthcare professionals who care for patients with childhood or adolescent cancer.