Parents’ Experiences with Home-Based Oral Chemotherapy Prescribed to a Child Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Qualitative Study

Parents’ Experiences with Home-Based Oral Chemotherapy Prescribed to a Child Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Qualitative Study

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment includes home-based oral chemotherapies (OCs) (e.g., 6-mercaptopurine and dexamethasone) taken for 2 to 3 years. The management of OC can be challenging for children and their parents. However, the multifacet...

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Main Authors: Étienne Camiré-Bernier, Erwan Nidelet, Amel Baghdadli, Gabriel Demers, Marie-Christine Boulanger, Marie-Claude Brisson, Bruno Michon, Sophie Lauzier, Isabelle Laverdière
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
antineoplastic agents
cancer
child
medication adherence
qualitative research
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/28/6/372

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