Abstract
Pediatric patients who have been cured of cancer may have particular unexpressed needs and psychopathological consequences. The authors describe their experience with an apparently well-adjusted 20-year-old girl previously cured of rhabdomyosarcoma, who developed severe psychological distress with serious difficulty in controlling her emotions due to defense mechanisms and massive rationalization. The trauma of tumor and its treatment can be associated with psychopathological disorders that may significantly affect the future life of a person cured of cancer. Doctors must learn to notice telltale signs and take the time to investigate the patient's social life and identify any psychopathological disorders. Experience drawn from pediatric oncology might suggest an approach based on a physician-patient relationship that could provide the means for identifying patients' psychological needs and problems.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 481-487 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Pediatric Hematology and Oncology |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 2004 |
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Keywords
- Childhood cancer
- Long-term survivors
- Physician-patient relationship
- Psychopathological disorders
- Psychosocial support
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Cancer Research
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Five questions for assessing psychological problems in pediatric patients cured of neoplastic disease. / Clerici, Carlo Alfredo; Ferrari, Andrea; Massimino, Maura; Terenziani, Monica; Casanova, Michela; Luksch, Roberto; Spreafico, Filippo; Cefalo, Graziella; Polastri, Daniela; Fossati-Bellani, Franca; Albasi, Cesare; Gelli, Paolo.
In: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Vol. 21, No. 6, 09.2004, p. 481-487.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Five questions for assessing psychological problems in pediatric patients cured of neoplastic disease
AU - Clerici, Carlo Alfredo
AU - Ferrari, Andrea
AU - Massimino, Maura
AU - Terenziani, Monica
AU - Casanova, Michela
AU - Luksch, Roberto
AU - Spreafico, Filippo
AU - Cefalo, Graziella
AU - Polastri, Daniela
AU - Fossati-Bellani, Franca
AU - Albasi, Cesare
AU - Gelli, Paolo
PY - 2004/9
Y1 - 2004/9
N2 - Pediatric patients who have been cured of cancer may have particular unexpressed needs and psychopathological consequences. The authors describe their experience with an apparently well-adjusted 20-year-old girl previously cured of rhabdomyosarcoma, who developed severe psychological distress with serious difficulty in controlling her emotions due to defense mechanisms and massive rationalization. The trauma of tumor and its treatment can be associated with psychopathological disorders that may significantly affect the future life of a person cured of cancer. Doctors must learn to notice telltale signs and take the time to investigate the patient's social life and identify any psychopathological disorders. Experience drawn from pediatric oncology might suggest an approach based on a physician-patient relationship that could provide the means for identifying patients' psychological needs and problems.
AB - Pediatric patients who have been cured of cancer may have particular unexpressed needs and psychopathological consequences. The authors describe their experience with an apparently well-adjusted 20-year-old girl previously cured of rhabdomyosarcoma, who developed severe psychological distress with serious difficulty in controlling her emotions due to defense mechanisms and massive rationalization. The trauma of tumor and its treatment can be associated with psychopathological disorders that may significantly affect the future life of a person cured of cancer. Doctors must learn to notice telltale signs and take the time to investigate the patient's social life and identify any psychopathological disorders. Experience drawn from pediatric oncology might suggest an approach based on a physician-patient relationship that could provide the means for identifying patients' psychological needs and problems.
KW - Childhood cancer
KW - Long-term survivors
KW - Physician-patient relationship
KW - Psychopathological disorders
KW - Psychosocial support
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