ReviewNeuro-oncology advances
When genetics and pediatric cancer collide: Understanding and optimizing families' experiences.
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- Bridging the Gap: Embedding Psychosocial Oncology Research into Comprehensive Cancer Care for Children and Young People.Cancers · 2025Article
- Re-envisioning genetic predisposition to childhood and adolescent cancers.Nature reviews. Cancer · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: Advances in our understanding of the genetic basis of childhood cancer, including primary central nervous system cancers, are improving the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of pediatric patients. To effectively translate scientific breakthroughs into enhanced clinical care, it is essential we understand and learn from the experiences of patients, families, and health professionals. Methods: This report summarizes findings from 4 Australian psychosocial substudies exploring the perspectives of patients, parents, clinicians, and scientists participating in research related to childhood cancer genetics. Specifically, these studies focus on the psychosocial impact of germline testing in children, surveillance for children with a cancer predisposition syndrome and the perspectives of healthcare professionals who deliver this testing and surveillance. Results: Data presented highlight some of the opportunities and challenges associated with the changing context of genetic predisposition testing for children, adolescents and yound adults with cancer and illustrate how embedding psychosocial data collection in clinical research can answer important questions in the field and inform the design of patient-centric models of care, resources, and workforce training. Conclusions: By embracing these perspectives, we can ensure that advances in genetic research translate into enhanced family experiences, and, ultimately, improved outcomes for children and young people with cancer, and their families.
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