The Role of the Family Physician In the Care of the Child With Cancer

Cancer in the child is no longer a death sentence. Although the treatment has become complex, the survival rate has increased impressively. Modern treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach, which should include the primary physician as a key member of the highly skilled treatment team.

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Published in:CA: a cancer journal for clinicians 1985-09, Vol.35 (5), p.258-270
Main Author: Fernbach, Donald J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Autopsy
Child
Eye Neoplasms - therapy
Gait
Humans
Immunization - adverse effects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Pain - etiology
Patient Discharge
Patient Isolation
Physician's Role
Physicians, Family
Professional-Family Relations
Referral and Consultation
Role
Thrombocytopenia - etiology
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Summary:Cancer in the child is no longer a death sentence. Although the treatment has become complex, the survival rate has increased impressively. Modern treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach, which should include the primary physician as a key member of the highly skilled treatment team.
ISSN:0007-9235
1542-4863
DOI:10.3322/canjclin.35.5.258