Pediatric Psycho-Oncology

Lori S. Wiener is Director of the Psychosocial Support and Research Program in the Pediatric Oncology Division of the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. Maryland Pao is Clinical Director and Chief of the Psychiatry Consultation Service at the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health.

Section I. Cancers of Childhood ; 1. Leukemias and Lymphomas ; 2. Neuroblastoma ; 3. Wilms Tumor ; 4. Retinoblastoma ; 5. Sarcomas and other Solid Tumors ; 6. Tumors of the Central Nervous System ; Section II. Hereditary Cancers ; 7. Hereditary Cancer Syndromes ; 8. Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer in Childhood ; 9. Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Hereditary Cancer Syndromes ; Section III. Specific Symptom Management ; 10. Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia and Fatigue ; 11. Pain ; 12. Anxiety and Depression ; 13. Fertility and Sexuality ; 14. Psychiatric Emergencies ; Section IV. Treatment Issues and Interventions ; 15. Medical Aspects of Transplantation ; 16. Psychosocial Issues for Transplant Patients and Donors ; 17. Medication Adherence ; 18. Cognitive Sequelae of Cancer Treatment ; 19. Psychotherapeutic Interventions ; 20. Electronic Interventions ; 21. Integrative Oncology ; Section V. Communication and Supportive Care Considerations ; 22. Talking to Children and Adolescents about Cancer ; 23. Coping with Pediatric Cancer ; 24. Impact of Cancer on Family and Siblings ; 25. Special Considerations in Working with Families ; 26. Spiritual and Religious Considerations ; 27. School and Peer Relationships ; 28. School and Academic Planning ; Section VI. Special Issues in Pediatric Oncology ; 29. Ethical Issues in Pediatric Oncology ; 30. Integrating Palliative Care ; 31. Caring for International Patients ; 32. Social Media and Healthcare ; 33. Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Moving Beyond Cure ; Appendix: Health-related Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology