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Percepción de aceptación social y nivel de felicidad de los supervivientes de cáncer infantil.

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Title: Percepción de aceptación social y nivel de felicidad de los supervivientes de cáncer infantil.
Alternate Title: Perception of social acceptance and level of happiness of childhood cancer survivors.
Authors: Pereyra Sánchez, Christian Jesús1, Arreguín González, Farina Esther1, Baños Rodríguez, Eduardo Jorge1, García Silverio, Gloria Evelyne1, Sebastián Barajas, Ruben1, Narváez Morales, Noe1, Sandoval de Jesus, San Juanita1, Flores Rustrian, María Fernanda1, Benito Reséndiz, Alma Edith1
Source: Acta Pediatrica de Mexico. 2025 Supplement, Vol. 46, pS34-S35. 2p.
Subjects: LANGERHANS-cell histiocytosis, CHILDHOOD cancer, SOCIAL acceptance, SATISFACTION, CANCER survivors
Abstract (English): INTRODUCTION: Childhood cancer is a significant cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. Although survival rates have improved, especially in developed countries, survivors face physical, cognitive, and social consequences. In Mexico, few studies analyze their reintegration and well-being. This study assesses perceptions of social acceptance, educational and employment reintegration, and happiness levels in survivors treated at a specialized cancer center. OBJECTIVE: To assess, through a cross-sectional survey, the reintegration and perception of social acceptance of childhood cancer survivors in a specialized center. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional assessment was conducted using a predesigned survey of childhood cancer survivors. This survey was administered digitally via WhatsApp® to patients who agreed to participate. The following aspects were assessed: Oncological: Diagnosis and treatment. Academic and professional: Occupation and salary. Relationship status: Partner. Happiness and satisfaction: Level of happiness, acceptance, and satisfaction. RESULTS: Twenty-seven childhood cancer survivors participated, 17 women and 10 men. They were survivors of lymphomas (5), brain tumors (5), retinoblastoma (3), kidney tumors (4), Langerhans cell histiocytosis (3), among others. Three of the participants were treated with surgery, eight with surgery and chemotherapy, and 18 of the 27 received multimodal therapy. Eight of the participants were working, 17 were students. Eight patients were employed, and seven had jobs. CONCLUSIONS: This study represents an approach to addressing the social and emotional situation of childhood cancer survivors. It is limited by the small sample size, representing 10% of all survivors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): INTRODUCCIÓN: El cáncer infantil es una causa significativa de morbilidad y mortalidad pediátrica. Si bien la supervivencia ha mejorado, especialmente en países desarrollados, los supervivientes enfrentan secuelas físicas, cognitivas y sociales. En México, pocos estudios analizan su reintegración y bienestar. OBJETIVO: Evaluar trasversalmente, mediante una encuesta, la reintegración y percepción de aceptación social de los supervivientes de cáncer infantil en un centro especializado. METODOLOGÍA: Evaluación transversal mediante una encuesta prediseñada a supervivientes de cancer infantil, la cual se aplicó vía digital a través de la aplicación WhatsApp® a pacientes que aceptaron participar. Se evaluaron aspectos: Oncológicos: Diagnóstico y tratamiento. Académicos y profesionales: Ocupación y salario. Situación sentimental: Pareja Felicidad y satisfacción: Nivel de felicidad, aceptación y satisfacción. RESULTADOS: Participaron 27 supervivientes de cáncer infantil,17 son mujeres y 10 hombres, supervivientes de: linfomas (5), tumores cerebrales (5), retinoblastoma (3), tumores renales (4), Histiocitosis de células de Langerhans (3), entre otros. 3 de los participantes fueron tratados con cirugía, 8 cirugía y quimioterapia y 18 de los 27 terapia multimodal. 8 de los participantes trabajan, 17 son estudiantes. 8 pacientes se encuentran laborando, 7 cuentan con trabajo. CONCLUSIONES: Este estudio constituye un primer acercamiento al análisis de la situación social y emocional de los supervivientes de cáncer infantil. Cabe señalar la limitación el tamaño de la muestra, que representa únicamente al 10% de la población total de supervivientes atendidos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Childhood cancer is a significant cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. Although survival rates have improved, especially in developed countries, survivors face physical, cognitive, and social consequences. In Mexico, few studies analyze their reintegration and well-being. This study assesses perceptions of social acceptance, educational and employment reintegration, and happiness levels in survivors treated at a specialized cancer center. OBJECTIVE: To assess, through a cross-sectional survey, the reintegration and perception of social acceptance of childhood cancer survivors in a specialized center. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional assessment was conducted using a predesigned survey of childhood cancer survivors. This survey was administered digitally via WhatsApp® to patients who agreed to participate. The following aspects were assessed: Oncological: Diagnosis and treatment. Academic and professional: Occupation and salary. Relationship status: Partner. Happiness and satisfaction: Level of happiness, acceptance, and satisfaction. RESULTS: Twenty-seven childhood cancer survivors participated, 17 women and 10 men. They were survivors of lymphomas (5), brain tumors (5), retinoblastoma (3), kidney tumors (4), Langerhans cell histiocytosis (3), among others. Three of the participants were treated with surgery, eight with surgery and chemotherapy, and 18 of the 27 received multimodal therapy. Eight of the participants were working, 17 were students. Eight patients were employed, and seven had jobs. CONCLUSIONS: This study represents an approach to addressing the social and emotional situation of childhood cancer survivors. It is limited by the small sample size, representing 10% of all survivors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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