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Pediatric home chemotherapy: infusing "quality of life"

Marilyn Lashlee1, Joan O'hanlon Curry

  • 1The Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
|September 11, 2007
PubMed

Insights

This pediatric home chemotherapy program offers convenient cancer treatment, allowing children and families more time at home. It reduces disruptions in family schedules while providing essential chemotherapy regimens.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Home Infusion Therapy

Background:

  • A pediatric home chemotherapy program has been operational since 2004 at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore.
  • The program is part of the hospital's pediatric oncology services, serving children with blood disorders and cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the established pediatric home chemotherapy program.
  • To highlight the benefits of home infusion for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Main Methods:

  • The program administers various chemotherapy regimens, including high-dose methotrexate, ifosfamide and etoposide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, carboplatin, and cisplatin.
  • Care is provided to children in Bronx, NY, and surrounding areas.

Main Results:

  • The home chemotherapy program enables children undergoing treatment to spend more time at home.
  • This service minimizes disruption to family schedules.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric home chemotherapy programs offer a valuable alternative to inpatient treatment.
  • Home infusion capabilities enhance the quality of life for pediatric cancer patients and their families by promoting family time and reducing logistical burdens.

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