Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology: Textbook for Multidisciplinary Care

This textbook walks clinicians through the psychosocial issues and challenges faced by children and adolescents with cancer and their families. Through a developmental lens, the text provides guidance and resources that will enable clinicians to understan

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Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology: Textbook for Multidisciplinary Care

Annah N. Abrams Anna C. Muriel • Lori Wiener Editors

Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology: Textbook for Multidisciplinary Care

Editors Annah N. Abrams Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Pediatric Hematology Oncology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA USA

Lori Wiener Pediatric Oncology Branch National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research Bethesda, MD USA

Anna C. Muriel Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA USA

ISBN 978-3-319-21373-6 ISBN 978-3-319-21374-3 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-21374-3

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To our mentors and colleagues who have taught us invaluable lessons about being present with and caring for patients and families. To the children living with cancer and their family members who have allowed us to share in their journey. You inspire us with your strength, courage, and resilience. To those who have not survived. We carry your stories with us. To Marty, Lulu, Rachel, and Charlie whose love and support keep me grounded For my parents who inspire me by the lives they lead Annah Abrams To Theo, Sam, and Karen who remind me of what is most important Nina Muriel With love and gratitude to Marilyn and Walter Wiener who provided me with deep roots and flexible wings To Sylvan who provides loving arms to come home to For Marisa and Brett whose gifts of spirit, wisdom, and resilience have nourished my soul Lori Wiener In Memoriam Robert Arceci, MD, PhD 1950–2015 Scientist, physician, colleague, patient advocate, friend and champion for children and adolescents with cancer and the field o