Total Care for the Children with Cancer

Abstract

Although malignancy is high rank in the causes of mortality in children, the survival rate of the children with cancer has been improved in last thirty years. Almost 80% of them can be cured. Multimodal therapy including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and supportive care has been contributed to it. The group studies for pediatric cancer also play significant roles both in clinical trials and research works. Generally, children with cancer are required a long time hospital care more than several months. Total care for sick children and their family are mandatory. The physical, psychological, educational, social and economical supports are provided by the many kinds of specialist of the supporting team. Also, the survivors should be followed for a long term to take measures against the late effects of multimodal therapy.