Cancer-related stress in childhood cancer survivorship: Prevalence and associations with perceptions of health risks and quality of life.

Objective: Limited research has characterized cancer-related stress (CRS) among families of childhood cancer survivors. We examined the prevalence of CRS among survivors and caregivers, as well as its association with health risk perceptions (i.e.

Comparing Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome Growth in Youth With and Without Spina Bifida.

Objective: Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS; formally known as sluggish cognitive tempo), difficulties with social engagement, and lower levels of autonomy have been identified as maladaptive comorbidities in youth with spina bifida (SB). This study compared growth curves of CDS for youth with and without SB and examined whether these trajectories were associated with later functioning.

Methods: Longitudinal data spanning 8 years included youth with SB (n = 68, Mage = 8.