Children and adolescents with cancer often experience physical and psycho-social complications from treatment. We interview educators and healthcare providers to help improve young survivors’ transition back to the classroom after treatment.
Researchers at BC Cancer and BC Children’s Hospital are conducting a new study examining barriers and facilitators to re-integration back to school and appropriate educational supports that allow childhood cancer survivors to reach their full potential.
Over the past five decades, survival rates for children, adolescents, and young adult cancer survivors (CAYACS) have significantly improved, primarily due to advancements in diagnosis and treatment.
BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, which includes BC Cancer Research. Together with our donors, we are changing cancer outcomes for British Columbians by funding innovative research and personalized treatment and care.