Psychosocial Functioning of Young Children Treated for Cancer: Findings From a Clinical Sample.
Lauren E CoxAnsley E KenneyJennifer L HarmanNiki JurbergsAndrew E MolnarVictoria W WillardPublished in: Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (2020)
Findings from this clinically referred sample indicate that while most young children with cancer are doing well psychosocially, approximately 20% to 30% demonstrated difficulties in at least one area. Findings support the need for monitoring of young children with cancer as well as appropriate intervention services.