Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Cancer Symptom Severity: A Matched Retrospective Cohort Study

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Authors

Rachel Giblon · University of Toronto

Rinku Sutradhar · University of Toronto

Julie Hallet · Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Rebecca Hansford · Queen's University

Christine Kelly · University of Manitoba

Natalie G. Coburn · Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Shahin Shooshtari ·

Abstract

Patients with both cancer and IDD report higher symptom severity than those without IDD, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions and support services to address their unique needs and alleviate symptom burden.

Topics & Keywords

Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Psycho-Oncology

Volume 34, Issue 6, pp. e70199-e70199

DOI: 10.1002/pon.70199

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