Cancer

Reports summarize cancer in children study results from University of Pittsburgh

Published in Cancer Weekly, June 2nd, 2009

A new study, 'Brief report: A pilot study of a web-based resource for families of children with cancer,' is now available. "To develop a Web-based resource for families of children newly diagnosed with cancer and examine the viability of this modality of providing support. Twenty-one children (8-17 years) newly diagnosed with cancer and their families were enrolled," scientists in the United States report.

"Quantitative data on Web site utilization and frequency of accessing specific sections and qualitative data on participant satisfaction are reported. Twenty-one families comprising 51 participants (children with cancer, parents, and siblings) had access to the Web...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-02)

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