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Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Current Perspectives

Wendy Landier
ONF 2001, 823-835 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To provide an overview of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic classification, prognostic factors, current treatment, long-term sequelae, and nursing management. Data Sources: Journal articles, books, and...
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Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults Living With Advanced Cancer: An Integrative Review

Debra M. Lundquist
Donna L. Berry
ONF 2019, 46(4), 451-458 DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.451-458
Problem Identification: Knowledge about the experiences of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) living with advanced cancer may be limited. This review was conducted to examine the literature concerning this subject. Literature Search: A comprehensive search was conducted using CINAHL®, the Cochrane...
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Impact of Childhood Leukemia Treatment on Attention Measured by the Continuous Performance Test Factor Structure

Kari M. Koerner
Kathleen C. Insel
Marilyn J. Hockenberry
Lynnette L. Harris
Olga A. Taylor
Ida M. (Ki) Moore
ONF 2019, 46(4), E98-E106 DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.E98-E106
Objectives: To describe the impact of central nervous system–directed treatment on attention and its relation to academic outcomes in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors. Sample & Setting: 51 children diagnosed with ALL at two pediatric oncology treatment centers in the...
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Posttraumatic Stress, Quality of Life, and Psychological Distress in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer

Kathleen A. Meeske
Kathleen S. Ruccione
Denise R. Globe
Margaret L. Stuber
ONF 2001, 481-489 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To explore the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of life (QOL)/psychological outcome in young adult survivors of childhood cancer. Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Setting: A large comprehensive pediatric cancer center on the West...
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Wearing the Mask of Wellness: The Experience of Young Women Living With Advanced Breast Cancer

Debra M. Lundquist
Donna L. Berry
Marie Boltz
Susan A. DeSanto-Madeya
Pamela J. Grace
ONF 2019, 46(3), 329-337 DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.329-337
Purpose: To describe and interpret the lived experiences of young women with advanced breast cancer. Participants & Setting: 12 women, aged 25–39 years with advanced breast cancer, were recruited from private Facebook groups for women with breast cancer. Methodologic Approach: Van Manen’s...
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