Pediatric renal malignancy diagnosis is associated with significant burden of care for families.
Harold LeraasSam ThompsonEmma SandoeJoanna RoblesLars M WagnerCharles ScalesKenneth W GowPeter F EhrlichRachel GreenupElisabeth T TracyPublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2023)
In examining healthcare utilization in children with renal tumor diagnoses, the substantial number of days spent in medical facilities greatly impacts the burden of care on families, especially for those with limited financial resources. Awareness of this logistic strain on families and careful planning to consolidate patient visits may improve the navigability of pediatric cancer regimens for families, particularly those with limited resources.