Psychosocial functioning of adult siblings of Dutch very long-term survivors of childhood cancer: DCCSS-LATER 2 psycho-oncology study.
Mala M H JoostenMarloes van GorpJennifer van DijkLeontien C M KremerEline van Dulmen-den BroederWim J E TissingJacqueline J LoonenHelena J H van der PalAndrica C H de VriesMarry M van den Heuvel-EibrinkCécile RonckersDorine BrestersMarloes LouwerensSebastian J C C M NeggersMargriet van der Heiden-van der LooHeleen Maurice-StamMartha A Grootenhuisnull nullPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2023)
On the very long-term, siblings do not have impaired psychosocial functioning compared to references. Cancer-related factors seem not to impact siblings' psychosocial functioning. Early support and education remain essential to prevent long-term consequences.