Posttraumatic stress in young children with cancer: Risk factors and comparison with healthy peers.
Rachel Tillery WebsterVictoria W WillardAlanna LongSean PhippsPublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2019)
Findings indicate PTSD is relatively infrequent in children with cancer, and survey measures may overestimate rates of PTSD in young children. However, other emotional or behavioral issues may be present. Ultimately, screening for potential emotional/behavioral concerns in young children with cancer is indicated, and interventions should continue to target caregiver distress.