Adaptive Attention Training for Pediatrics Cancer

"Survival is possible with treatment. Paediatricians need to be aware of the prognosis, that many patients will die before their symptoms presenting themselves have been recognised. The importance of identifying cancer as early as possible should be reinforced." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Different types of pediatric cancer can be associated with environmental hazards and genetic mutations. Genetic factors are less significant with brain tumors, although other factors can be associated with the development of brain tumors, such as brain infections." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Pediatric oncology has developed many diagnostic imaging procedures in order to better recognize [pediatric cancer](https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/pediatric-cancer)s, especially in infancy. A good knowledge and ability in applying these procedures is imperative. Besides imaging techniques, pediatric oncology has to be informed of the possibility of a child dying of cancer. The presence of any red or swollen lymph nodes, especially around the neck, are signs of cancer. Also, for example cervical cancer can lead to cervical lymphadenopathy. A lot of other manifestations that require diagnostic imaging include: visceral pleural (lung) effusion, mediastinitis, skeletal involvement (multiple skeletal metastases), and bowel wall lesions. To better identify these findings, the application of radiocontrast can be useful." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Pediatric cancers are an increasing focus in cancer screening efforts in the United States. As more adults are screened, it is essential to focus screening efforts on pediatric age groups as this will enable the more efficient use of resources in the long-term. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has created an online resource that assists with this goal called www.PEDACCT.org." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Pediatrics cancer is a cancer of children that forms in the organs. The most common forms are blood cancers and brain, testis and ovarian cancers. There have been a growing number reported paediatric cancer cases since the 1980s and the overall rate appears to be increasing. The causes of these cancers include congenital problems and environmental factors. The prognosis varies however and depends on how aggressive the patient’s cancer is and which organ or tissues it affects. In paediatrics, cancer is one of the leading causes of death." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Treatments vary, depending on the tumor type, the child's age, health, and physical ability. Most children have one or more surgeries. Chemotherapy may be given on an outpatient basis. Surgery involves the removal of part of the body; for example, orchiectomy. Radiation therapy is given to the affected parts, such as the brain and bones. In the past, radiation therapy was an in-patient treatment using cobalt 60, then X-rays. Now, this technique has been replaced with computer-controlled radiation therapy delivered over several sessions of daily and weekly treatment. If radiation is needed, it is usually given to the bones or the brain. Children with a brain tumor may also receive chemotherapy." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The top 3 most cited research topics in pediatric oncology research are bone marrow transplantation, bone marrow, (both of which are bone malignancies), and brain tumor (nonmalignant tumors that have spread or metastasized from a tumor within the primary site of the tumor). The vast majority of published studies are conducted with children and adolescents. Children and adolescents with cancer represent a growing proportion of the pediatric population, whose lives are being impacted by cancer. Furthermore, pediatric oncology research is ongoing and is expected to be further advanced in the near future. To provide the current, current, and most promising new therapies for pediatric oncology, clinicians may benefit from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The mainstay of treatment for pediatric oncology has, for many years, been chemotherapy. Most pediatric oncologists take into consideration all pediatric types to be eligible to take on an upcoming pediatric cancer trial before they are offered to do so. However, there are many types of pediatric cancers, so a trial is always appropriate for any type of cancer in an infant or a young child. To find active pediatric cancer trials in your area, you can use Power. To find active types of pediatric cancer, you can also use [http://www.hiv-cured." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"More than half of the new [pediatric cancer](https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/pediatric-cancer) cases were due to cancers of the brain and nervous system (21%), and half of these were due to Hodgkin cell lymphoma (12%). In a recent study, findings are consistent with those from an earlier study in which nearly a third of new pediatric oncology cases were due to cancers of the brain." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"At 10 years old, pediatric oncology is usually diagnosed in individuals under the age of 5. However, the age to first diagnosis of pediatric oncology is often at a later age." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The AAT used in this study was effective in bringing the brain and attention to the task of moving one finger towards a cued object. Although many studies have demonstrated improvements in patients after use of adaptive attention trainings it is yet to be assessed if these benefits are maintained and if they are beneficial for improving psychosocial functioning." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Adaptive attention training is an effective intervention in restoring alertness to pediatric oncology patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and in improving their performance in everyday situations. Treatment results for pediatric patients with ADHD and cancer are similar to those reported for adult patients with ADHD." - Anonymous Online Contributor