Children with Cancer and their Designs: Evaluation of psychological development of children in cancer treatment

Helena Rubia De Santana Botelho,Francisca Morais Da Silveira,Marina Da Silveira De Melo

doi:10.22161/ijels.61.12

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Children with Cancer and their Designs: Evaluation of psychological development of children in cancer treatment

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Childhood cancer represents a leading cause of death in Brazil for children and adolescents aged between 1 to 19 years among all regions, with approximately more than 11,530 new cases of cancer per year
The child in an hospital institution for cancer treatment is faced with a new world, with fantasies in the face of the unknown
The institution has a team of specialists in the most diverse areas of health, such as Gynecology, Medical Clinic, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Surgeon, Oncology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutritionist, Speech Therapy, and Radiology focused on the assistance of patients and relatives

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Childhood cancer represents a leading cause of death in Brazil for children and adolescents aged between 1 to 19 years among all regions, with approximately more than 11,530 new cases of cancer per year. Unlike adults, cancer generally affects the cells of the blood system and supporting tissues, with current treatment methods being more efficient and the chances of cure much greater than in adults. The child in an hospital institution for cancer treatment is faced with a new world, with fantasies in the face of the unknown. Compromised selfimage, cancer pain, invasive and painful treatment, limitations imposed by the disease, behavioral and emotional changes, and the withdrawal of their routines must be considered, as these are situations that can cause biopsychosocial damage to their. How the child will deal with this new situation will depend on some factors, such as affective and psychic conditions, favorable environmental conditions, previous hospitalization experiences, the stage of development, the evolution of the disease, and the hospital environment (Botelho, 2012)

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