Binay K Shah1,2, Jeffery Armaly2, Erin Swieter2. 1. North Puget Cancer Center, Sedro-Woolley, WA, U.S.A. binay.shah@gmail.com. 2. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, WA, U.S.A.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIM: The majority of cancers affect the elderly, but 22.4% of all cases occur in the ages of 21-55. This age range represents common childbearing and child-rearing years, which imply that many of these patients have minor children. Approximately 2.85 million children under 18 live with a parent affected by cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Pubmed and Google Scholar were searched to identify literature on impact of parental cancer on children and potential interventions to support parents and children. RESULTS: We reviewed impact of parental cancer on daily routine, role changes, emotional problems and social functioning of children. We also discuss interventions that may be useful for parents and children. CONCLUSION: It is essential that we learn more about the impact of parental cancer on children and ways to support the families using evidence-based interventions. Copyright
BACKGROUND/AIM: The majority of cancers affect the elderly, but 22.4% of all cases occur in the ages of 21-55. This age range represents common childbearing and child-rearing years, which imply that many of these patients have minor children. Approximately 2.85 million children under 18 live with a parent affected by cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Pubmed and Google Scholar were searched to identify literature on impact of parental cancer on children and potential interventions to support parents and children. RESULTS: We reviewed impact of parental cancer on daily routine, role changes, emotional problems and social functioning of children. We also discuss interventions that may be useful for parents and children. CONCLUSION: It is essential that we learn more about the impact of parental cancer on children and ways to support the families using evidence-based interventions. Copyright
Authors: Karin Oechsle; Tabea Theißen; Maria Heckel; Lisa Schwenzitzki; Anneke Ullrich; Christoph Ostgathe Journal: Dtsch Med Wochenschr Date: 2021-08-20 Impact factor: 0.628