Navigating Beyond Diagnosis Enhancing Survivorship in Childhood and Adolescent Cancer

As the field of pediatric oncology continues to make significant strides in improving treatment outcomes, there is a growing population of childhood and adolescent cancer survivors who require specialized, multidisciplinary care to address the unique challenges they may face beyond their initial diagnosis. The journey of childhood and adolescent cancer survivors extends far beyond the completion of treatment, encompassing long-term physical, emotional, and social facets that necessitate ongoing support and attention. This Collection aims to explore a diverse array of topics related to survivorship in pediatric and adolescent cancer, including long-term effects of cancer treatment, psychosocial support, late effects monitoring and management, survivorship care planning, fertility preservation, educational and vocational challenges, and innovative models of survivorship care delivery.

Through this Collection, we hope to provide a platform for researchers, clinicians, survivors, and advocacy groups to share their insights, experiences, and evidence-based practices. By doing so, we also hope to foster a deeper understanding of the multifaceted needs of childhood and adolescent cancer survivors and to promote the development of tailored survivorship care programs that prioritize the long-term well-being of these remarkable individuals.

Keywords: pediatric and adolescent cancer, survivorship, multidisciplinary care, long-term effects, survivorship care models