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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors Are At-Risk for Social Deficits, Fewer Friendships, and Poor Peer Relationships
In a recent study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated that children treated for brain tumors face persistent social challenges, including limited friendships and reduced peer acceptance, extending into adulthood. The study is the first to link disruptions in white matter connectivity to impaired social functioning in survivors of pediatric brain tumors.
Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults with Medication Adherence during Cancer Treatment
There are many reasons why patients miss taking doses of medications. These 10 tips can help.
How to Build and Maintain a Child’s Resilience
Whether at home or in the hospital, these strategies can assist children to recover and adapt in difficult situations.
Family Art Making: Summertime Connection, Creativity and Fun
Within the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), art therapy offers support to patients and families during hospitalization and treatment.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Podcast Features CHOP Oncology Social Worker
Chelsea Keeler, MSW, LSW, discusses the growing field of psychosocial care for pediatric patients.
By Teens, for Teens
“AYA Cancer Chat: Life Interrupted” is an insightful, CHOP-produced podcast where adolescents and young adults discuss their experience with cancer, with the goal of helping current patients.
Child Life Services Are One Way CHOP Offers Psychosocial Support to Inpatients
The Psychosocial Services Program in the Division of Oncology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides comprehensive psychosocial services for children with cancer and members of their families.
Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to CHOP’s Cancer Center
A $50,000 gift from seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift will be used to create specialized programming for teens with cancer treated at CHOP’s Cancer Center.