Managing side effects of childhood cancer treatment.

J Pediatr Nurs

Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Published: April 2003

This article focuses on the nurse's role as a member of the supportive care team for the child diagnosed with cancer and the family. The most common side effects of the cancer treatment are discussed in depth in this article. The adequate management of the side effects experienced by the child receiving cancer therapy may greatly influence the child's quality of life.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/jpdn.2003.11DOI Listing

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