Pediatric survivorship clinics are redefining post-treatment care by replacing the traditional “end of treatment” milestone with a lifelong, risk-based model that monitors late effects, supports mental and social health, coordinates primary care, and prepares young people to manage their own health. The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 495,000 people in the United States […]
Can a Simple Playlist Ease Chemo Side Effects in Kids
Music playlists as supportive-care tools may ease some chemotherapy-related side effects in children, especially anxiety, procedural distress, perceived pain, and boredom, but they should complement—not replace—anti-nausea, pain, sleep, or psychological treatments. A playlist is a selected sequence of recorded songs, while music therapy is a clinical intervention delivered by a trained professional. Evidence from pediatric […]