Seminars
09 Jun 2011
Optimizing the Health of Childhood Cancer Survivors Through Risk-Based Health Surveillance and Education
by Melissa M. Hudson, MD
Optimal care of long-term survivors of childhood cancer involves a screening and prevention plan that integrates the cancer experience with health care needs. This approach, termed risk-based care, considers risks for cancer-related morbidity related to the patient (age, sex, race), cancer...
Keywords: Pediatric Cancer Survivor Long-term Follow-up St. Jude Life Long-term Childhood Cancer Survivor Cancer Survivorship SJLIFE
11 Jun 2011
Panel Discussion: The Cancer Journey – Perspectives on Cancer Stigma and Social Support
by Alicia Huettel, MSN, RN , Justin Gardner, MEd and Melanie Goldish, MA
Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit Pediatric Cancer Survivor Empathy Hospital School Social Work Social Development Socialization
11 Jun 2011
Workshop on Return to School after Pediatric Cancer
by Justin Gardner, MEd and Arli Pedrosa, MPsych
This workshop will provide an overview of the St. Jude School Program, childhood cancer, and the educational impact of treatment. When patients return to school following treatment, they may need extra supports in place to ensure success. Myths and misconceptions about children with cancer still...
Keywords: Cure4Kids Global Summit Childhood Cancer School Program Hospital School School Re-entry Students With Cancer St. Jude Hospital School Program
09 Jun 2011
Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Children and Adolescents: Future Directions and Issues for Intervening with Medically At-Risk Youth
by Vida L. Tyc, PhD
Exposure to secondhand smoke is a leading preventable cause of child morbidity and mortality. The adverse health consequences of secondhand smoke exposure (SHSe) are magnified among medically compromised children and adolescents, and exposure to tobacco in their environment markedly increases...
Keywords: Smoking Tobacco Nicotine Exposure Second-hand Smoke Third-hand Smoke SHS THS Smoke-free Home Cure4Kids Global Summit
