Plasencia LLI, Campo DM, Coro CZ

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: cancer in general, even in pediatric ages has been a scourge that has affected humanity in all times. Before the 1960s, the word cancer was synonymous with death, but with the course of time, the tenacity of scientists, the development of molecular biology, and the availability of more effective treatments have allowed opening a new perspective for those who were previously "predestined to death". Objective: to discuss about the importance of social reincorporation and the repercussion on their quality of life of pediatric patients with cancer once cured. Results: most patients showed a good perception of their quality of life and considered their social insertion adequate, also found equal amount in complete remission and more than half reached healing criteria. The most widely used therapeutic modalities were chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, with physical sequelae dependent on treatment being the most frequent cause as a limitation for their social incorporation Conclusions: the survival rates that are currently obtained in pediatric patients with cancer make it necessary to address new clinical and psychological problems in the follow-up of these patients. The activity should include both the sick child and his / her family, neighbors, teachers and classmates, who must learn to manage the new situation of the patient Introduction: cancer in general, even in pediatric ages has been a scourge that has affected humanity in all times. Before the 1960s, the word cancer was synonymous with death, but with the course of time, the tenacity of scientists, the development of molecular biology, and the availability of more effective treatments have allowed opening a new perspective for those who were previously "predestined to death". Objective: to discuss about the importance of social reincorporation and the repercussion on their quality of life of pediatric patients with cancer once cured. Results: most patients showed a good perception of their quality of life and considered their social insertion adequate, also found equal amount in complete remission and more than half reached healing criteria. The most widely used therapeutic modalities were chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, with physical sequelae dependent on treatment being the most frequent cause as a limitation for their social incorporation Conclusions: the survival rates that are currently obtained in pediatric patients with cancer make it necessary to address new clinical and psychological problems in the follow-up of these patients. The activity should include both the sick child and his / her family, neighbors, teachers and classmates, who must learn to manage the new situation of the patient once he / she is incorporated into normal life standards.