National Registry of Childhood and Adolescent Patients with Neoplasm Diseases According to a government announcement, the National Registry of Childhood and Adolescent Patients with Neoplasm Diseases has become a reality. Its purpose is to collect real-life data that will be used to draw conclusions on: the...
Since cancer treatment often interferes with organized and unorganized physical activity it appears that physical activity and motor fitness both during and after treatment increases physical and mental well-being in pediatric patients. Therefore, it is important to recommend the integration of exercise in pediatric patients...
It has been observed that like adult oncology patients, pediatric patients also decrease their physical activity levels both during and after treatment, which probably accelerates the side effects after treatment. Physical activity is positively associated with: weight management, cardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal integrity, emotional well-being and reduces...
Regarding the etiology of cancer few risk factors have been identified. It is estimated that 4 - 8% of childhood cancers arise due to genetic predisposition and there are more than 100 known genetic syndromes that may increase the risk of developing childhood cancer. As...
Acute lymphocytic leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia contribute to 30% of childhood cancer types. These two forms are characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes and a decrease in normal blood cells. As symptoms it causes bone and joint pain, fatigue, weakness, pale skin, bleeding, fever...
Childhood cancer remains a very important health problem, despite its high survival rates compared to adults (1). However, it is still the leading cause of death in children (2). Childhood cancer includes the following forms: leukaemia, lymphoma, central nervous system tumours, bone and soft tissue...