Health-Related Quality of Life of Pediatric Cancer Survivors
A special issue of Current Oncology (ISSN 1718-7729). This special issue belongs to the section "Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 260
Editors
Interests: pediatric radiation oncology; proton therapy; neuroblastoma; high-grade glioma; Hodgkin lymphoma; CNS tumors; rhabdomyosarcoma; pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB); childhood cancer survivorship; radiation late effects and toxicity; stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS); molecular characterization/genomics; diagnostic imaging and radiomics; immunotherapy/CAR-T cell integration; global health/data collaboration
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Interests: social and environmental determinants of health; health disparity and equity research; health services and outcomes research; patient-reported outcomes measurement and clinical application; quality of life and symptoms assessment in childhood cancers; social network/integration research in cancer survivors; financial toxicity in childhood cancer
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in pediatric oncology have dramatically improved survival rates, shifting the clinical focus toward the long-term well-being of the growing survivor population. This Special Issue explores the multi-dimensional landscape of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in pediatric cancer survivors, emphasizing the transition from acute treatment to long-term survivorship.
We seek original research and comprehensive reviews that address the physiological, psychological, and social determinants of HRQoL. Key areas of focus include the management of "late effects"—such as neurocognitive deficits, secondary malignancies, and endocrine disorders—and their impact on daily functioning. Furthermore, this Special Issue highlights innovative patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and digital health interventions designed to monitor and improve life satisfaction. By integrating clinical data with survivor perspectives, this collection aims to identify evidence-based strategies that mitigate the long-term burden of disease, ultimately fostering a holistic approach to pediatric cancer care that extends far beyond clinical remission.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Children.
Dr. John T. Lucas, Jr.
Dr. I-Chan Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pediatric oncology
- cancer survivorship
- health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
- patient-reported outcomes (PROs)
- late effects of treatment
- psychosocial oncology
- neurocognitive functioning
- long-term follow-up care
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