Current practices of follow-up programs for childhood cancer survivors in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Quality of life in childhood cancer survivors is largely affected by survivorship care and transition from treatment to long-term follow-up (LTFU). Referring to evidence-based recommendations, we wanted to evaluate LTFU care for survivors through a survey among the Italian Association for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (AIEOP) centers. The project aimed to evaluate the availability of services in Italy, investigate strengths and weaknesses, analyze improvements of awareness in the field, and identify the gaps that need to be addressed by different centers.

Methods

Together with the family representatives, on behalf of AIEOP's Late Effects Working Group, we developed a questionnaire on assisting childhood cancer survivors. All AIEOP centers received one questionna

SUBMITTER: Terenziani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10702306 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature