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Peer reviewedCourneya, Kerry S.; Mackey, John R.; Jones, Lee W. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2000
Exercise can positively affect a broad range of quality of life parameters in people with cancer. The general exercise prescription is moderate-intensity exercise 3-5 days per week. Conditions that warrant prescription modification include fatigue during treatment, acute or chronic physical impairments, and presence of bone cancer. Research…
Descriptors: Cancer, Coping, Exercise Physiology, Fatigue (Biology)
Peer reviewedSullivan, Nanci A.; Fulmer, Deborah L.; Zigmond, Naomi – Preventing School Failure, 2001
A study of 8 children (ages 5-7) with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia found returning to school was a major milestone and that school serves as the mechanism by which young survivors approach the process of living each day. Attendance obstacles are discussed, along with guidelines for maintaining school as a priority. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Attendance, Cancer, Chronic Illness, Coping
Peer reviewedKaplan, David M. – Social Work, 1982
Describes a unique body of psychosocial disorders, disorders of changes, that have been ignored as serious human problems with unhappy consequences. Suggests early identification of cases and outreach are necessary to treat these acute disturbances, which require multiple interventions with individuals, families, and systems. (Author)
Descriptors: Cancer, Change, Change Agents, Coping
Download full textNational Cancer Inst. (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1986
This booklet was written to help parents decide what to tell their child who has cancer. It recommends that parents tell their child the truth about his disease to prevent him from feeling guilty and to increase his cooperation with treatment. A gentle, open, and honest approach is suggested. Sections discuss who should tell the child and when the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cancer, Childhood Needs, Children
National Cancer Inst. (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1982
The book presents information for parents of children and young adults with cancer. The first section outlines aspects of the disease itself and considers characteristics of leukemia and solid tumors. Hospitalization and such treatments as chemotherapy and radiation are considered. Common health issues (including diet, dental care, bleeding, and…
Descriptors: Cancer, Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Health
Moffitt, Karen – 1985
The paper examines the psychological and educational needs of children with cancer. The importance of cooperation among the home, hospital, and school is stressed. Potential effects of cancer and treatment include decreased school attention, drops in IQ scores, and diminished abilities of the central nervous system resulting in impaired perceptual…
Descriptors: Cancer, Coping, Early Childhood Education, Educational Needs
National Cancer Inst. (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1988
This book informs parents and families of children and young adults with cancer about the most common types of cancer in the young, treatments and their side effects, and common issues that arise with a cancer diagnosis. Aspects of the disease, including characteristics of leukemia and solid tumors, are described. Treatment issues discussed…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cancer, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
