Oral complications are a common side effect of cytotoxic anti-cancer treatment (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and some immunotherapies). Oral complications are recognized as a distressing side effect which negatively impacts the quality of life of children and young people with cancer (Alves, et al, 2012).
The aim of this section is to ensure community care professionals are aware of the nutritional support and advice children with cancer and their families will receive from the cancer care team.
The page explains what steroid induced myopathy is and shows who is at risk. It outlines common signs and symptoms, how it is assessed and the need for a multi-disciplinary (MDT) management approach.
Children and young people (CYP) with certain cancers may receive steroids as part of treatment (e.g., leukaemia, lymphoma) or to manage tumour‑related symptoms such as headaches or inflammation common in some brain tumours.
Community teams play an important role in supporting children with leukaemia at home. The family will have all the contact details for their cancer care team, who may well have contacted you directly to provide an aspect of care in the home.
Community teams play an important role in supporting children with a solid tumour at home. The family will have all the contact details for their cancer care team, who may well have contacted you directly to provide an aspect of care in the home.
Community teams play an important role in supporting children having palliative at home.
Many different hospital staff will be involved in the care of children and young people with cancer.
The end of treatment can be a very mixed emotional time for a child or young person (CYP) and their families.
