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ArticleBMC cancer2026

Impact of precision oncology research in pediatric poor prognosis cancer: patient, parent and healthcare provider perspectives.

N McCloskey, P Mahon, S R Rassekh, K Hetherington, D A Regier, C E Wakefield, S Pollard, R J Deyell

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N McCloskeyDepartment of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
P MahonDivision of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
S R RassekhDivision of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
K HetheringtonSchool of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia.
D A RegierPopulation Health Sciences, British Columbia Cancer Research Institute, Vancouver, Canada.
C E WakefieldSchool of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia.
S Pollard *British Columbia Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
R J Deyell *Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada. rdeyell@cw.bc.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3315-4383

Funding

Cancer Institute Translational Program Grant 2021/TPG2112National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia APP2008300
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Abstract

backgroundComprehensive genomic analyses are increasingly accessible to children, adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with poor prognosis cancers. Challenges and successes of pediatric precision oncology studies from the perspectives of AYA patients, parents and healthcare providers (HCPs) are poorly described.

methodsBetween March 2021 and May 2023, we interviewed AYA patients (12-21 years), parents and HCPs who participated in pediatric precision oncology studies for poor prognosis cancers in British Columbia. Interviews followed an investigator-developed semi-structured topic guide. Data were coded inductively and deductively by one qualitative researcher and one trainee, supported by two additional team members. Analytic themes were established using qualitative thematic analysis.

resultsWe interviewed 9 AYAs, 10 parents, and 17 HCPs. We identified five analytic themes: importance of clear communication of study information between patients, families and multidisciplinary HCPs; a need to support disclosure, understanding and clinical integration of research results; barriers to accessing innovative therapy and mitigation strategies; approaches to managing parent, patient and HCP hopes and expectations; personal challenges and stressors related to participation.

conclusionsWe highlight unmet needs and offer practical considerations for integrating precision oncology into clinical practice. Considerations include educating and supporting oncologists through genomics results disclosure, increasing engagement with multidisciplinary HCPs, streamlining access to study information and results, coordinating efforts to clinically validate results and access therapies, and establishing real-world outcome data to inform clinical decision-making. Implementation of these strategies will optimize care for patients and families who are navigating poor prognosis cancers.

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Health PersonnelMedical OncologyNeoplasmsParentsPrecision MedicineAdolescentAdultChildFemaleHumansMalePrognosisQualitative ResearchReturn of Individual Research ResultsYoung AdultAdolescentsPediatric Precision OncologyPsychosocial ImpactYoung Adults Parent Perspectives

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PMID42316091
PMCPMC13543584

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