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Sarah Friebert

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PubMed2006

Complementary and alternative medicine in pediatric oncology: availability and institutional policies in Canada--a report from the Children's Oncology Group.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used frequently by pediatric oncology patients. A survey exploring the institutional practices and policies surrounding CAM use in pediatric oncology patients was completed by 17 pediatric hematology/oncology centers in Canada. We found that CAM was offered in only 18% of the institutions, but 94% of the communities. Only 6% of oncology divisions made direct referrals to community CAM providers, and only 20% of the centers had policies regarding use of CAM therapies for their patients. Despite published widespread use of CAM therapies, our study demonstrates that institutional CAM resources and policies on CAM are present in much lower proportions.

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PubMed2002

Caring for children with advanced cancer integrating palliative care.

The care of children with advanced cancer is multifaceted. Treatment should focus on continued efforts to control the underlying illness whenever possible. At the same time, children and their families should have access to interdisciplinary care aimed at promoting optimal physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. Open and compassionate communication can best facilitate meeting the goals of these children and families. However, there remain significant barriers to achieving optimal care related to lack of formal education, reimbursement issues and the emotional impact of caring for a dying child. Future research efforts should focus on ways to enhance communication, symptom management and quality of life for children with advanced cancer and their families. As efforts to break down barriers and create the evidence base continue, we conclude as follows: this is a most rewarding part of the practice of medicine. A kind word and caring attitude are remembered for decades.

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