Pediatric Cancer Research

Testimonials

As a result of research, pediatric oncologists were able to develop better treatment for children and adolescents with cancer.  We can now expect 70 to 80% of children with cancer to survive well into adulthood.  Research has also resulted in an understanding that many survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer experience long-term complications and need to have specialized follow-up care.

We recognized this many years ago at CHOP and with the help of the Canuso Foundation, were able to begin our Survivorship Program.  Although most survivors are well, cancer and its treatment can lead to “late effects” long after the cancer is cured.  The Survivorship Program was developed to help survivors of childhood cancer experience the best quality of life possible. This has been accomplished by educating survivors about potential medical or psychosocial late effects resulting from their cancer or related treatment.  This includes guidance about how to maintain optimal health and how to monitor for potential future health problems.  The survivorship program can also assist in the management of any medical and psychosocial problem that may arise.

We will always be grateful to the Canuso Foundation for recognizing the importance of the Survivorship Program and their early support for this important work.

Anna T. Meadows, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia