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Career and Vocational Outlook

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Part of the book series: Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology ((STPN))

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Pediatric cancer impacts all developmental aspects of a person’s life, including career and vocational development. Historically, work related issues such as difficulties obtaining employment, workplace problems, discrimination, and unfair termination have been reported by pediatric cancer survivors [1]. In this chapter, we review the pediatric cancer survivorship literature in terms of employment related issues, and present a model for conceptualizing and providing career development and career counseling interventions that focus on prevention of unnecessary challenges. Finally, suggested interventions will be illustrated by case study examples.

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  1. MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1414, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Sujin Ann-Yi Ph.D. & Martha A. Askins Ph.D.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Psychology, CHOC Children’s Hospital, Neuropsychology Services, Orange, Newport Beach, California, USA

    Grace A. Mucci

  2. Division of Oncology, CHOC After Cancer Treatment Survivorship Program, CHOC Children’s Hospital, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, Orange, California, USA

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Ann-Yi, S., Askins, M.A. (2015). Career and Vocational Outlook. In: Mucci, G., Torno, L. (eds) Handbook of Long Term Care of The Childhood Cancer Survivor. Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7584-3_24

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