Body image in adolescent survivors of childhood cancer: The role of chronic health conditions.

Fabiën Naomi Belle Tomáš Sláma Christina Schindera Tamara Diesch-Furlanetto Mutlu Kartal-Kaess Claudia Elisabeth Kuehni Luzius Mader

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2022)

Female survivors, survivors treated with HSCT or with chronic health conditions are at risk of body image concerns during adolescence. Increased awareness among clinicians and targeted psychosocial support could mitigate such concerns.

Keyphrases

young adults
childhood cancer
mental health
public health
healthcare
health information
depressive symptoms
palliative care
health promotion
cancer therapy
drug induced
social media