Advocating for the Surgical Needs of Children with Cancer
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In brief
In brief
This article examines the evolving role of pediatric surgeons in childhood cancer care, emphasizing the balance between achieving oncologic cure and minimizing long-term treatment-related morbidity. As survival rates improve, surgeons must thoughtfully consider how surgical interventions impact both immediate outcomes and lifelong quality of life for pediatric cancer survivors.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
Outcomes have improved significantly over the last 60 years for children with cancer. However, one consequence of improved survival is that many patients are now living with the long-term consequences of therapy. Pediatric surgeons can impact both the oncologic outcomes and morbidities of therapy. Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to be considerate, informed, and introspective about what we do as surgeons.