小儿癌Education

当我们关心孩子时，我们也会冠军父母。在第一次访问时，可能难以记住您的儿科肿瘤科医生所说的一切。这就是为什么你有关怀的横幅儿童团队与您通知，教育和安慰您在整个癌症旅程中的您和您的孩子。我们在一起。

以下是我们提出的一些问题，您可能会听到的一些常见医疗术语的最多和定义。

Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Cancer

问：是否可以防止儿童癌症？
A: It’s important to understand that childhood cancer cannot be prevented as it is often difficult to attribute childhood cancer to a specific cause. The exact cause of childhood cancer often isn’t known, but they are not due to lifestyle like many adult cancers.

问：我的孩子是否需要看到其他医生？
A: At Banner Children’s, our team of multidisciplinary experts includes oncologists, oncology nurse practitioners, pediatric surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologist, radiologist, patient-nurse navigators, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, psychologists, neuro-psychologists, dietitians, physical therapists and others who collaborate daily to address your child’s illness from all angles. We develop a team specific to your child’s condition and needs to ensure they get the care they need.

Q: Are there long-term side effects from cancer treatment?
A: In some cases, cancer survivors, including kids, may experience long-term side effects or impacts to their health. Your pediatric oncologist will discuss what types of side effects your child can expect.

Q: Who should we call when there are questions or problems?
A: Talk to your pediatric hematologist-oncologist about a communication plan, as they are the first ones you can call. Our comprehensive team of expert board-certified physicians, advanced specialty certified nurse practitioners, social workers, child life specialists, dieticians and other healthcare professionals is here for you to lean on.

Q: Will my child be in pain?
A: Unfortunately, cancer treatments may be painful for your child at times, but our goal is to make sure your child is as comfortable as possible. Your child’s pediatrician and your pediatric oncology team can help with pain management options and treatments.

Q: Can I be with my child during treatments?
A: The type of treatment that your child is receiving may determine whether you can be with them. Discuss your options with your oncology team and learn more about cancer treatments available for your child. {Link to Cancer Treatment Options}

Q: Will my child lose their hair?
答：根据您孩子的儿科肿瘤学家规定的治疗类型，您的孩子可能会失去一些或所有的头发。在大多数情况下，当治疗完成时，他们的头发会升高。你孩子的肿瘤科医生会让你知道如果这是您的孩子可以期望的副作用。

H2：癌症术语

With any medical diagnosis, there can be a lot of unfamiliar terminology. We’re here to help you fully understand the terms associated with your child’s diagnosis and treatment. Your child’s pediatric oncologists, nurse practitioners and other providers may use some of the following terms:

• 良性：A tumor that is not cancerous but may need treatment
• Immunotherapy:Biological agents that alter your child’s immune system or change the body’s defense response to cancer
• 诱导化疗：针对治疗孩子的癌症的第一个治疗或一系列治疗方法
• Malignant:Cancerous tumors that often grow quickly and can spread to other tissues
• Localized:A tumor that appears to be confined to where it started
• 转移性：Cancer that spreads to other areas of the body

If at any time our team uses language or terms that you don’t understand, we encourage you to ask questions. We want to make sure you understand every detail of your child’s care.