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How I Approach Anxiety in Children and Teens With Cancer.

Laura Moynihan1, Jeffrey Karst2, Amanda Thompson3

  • 1Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Hasbro Children's, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Pediatric Blood & Cancer
|May 18, 2026
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Summary

Pediatric cancer patients experience anxiety, impacting care and quality of life. This guide helps oncology teams identify, assess, and manage anxiety in children and teens with cancer.

Keywords:
anxietycancerchildren and adolescentshealth‐related anxietypsycho‐oncology

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Child Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Approximately 14% of children and teens with cancer experience anxiety.
  • Anxiety can negatively impact medical care and quality of life for pediatric cancer patients.
  • Subtle anxiety can influence behavior and social interactions in young cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical "how-to" guide for interdisciplinary pediatric oncology teams.
  • To assist healthcare professionals in identifying and assessing anxiety in pediatric cancer patients.
  • To offer guidance on intervening with anxiety presenting in various ways within the oncology setting.

Main Methods:

  • This paper is structured as a "how-to" guide.
  • Focuses on practical strategies for clinical application.
  • Aimed at interdisciplinary pediatric hematology/oncology team members.

Main Results:

  • Provides actionable steps for identifying anxiety in pediatric cancer patients.
  • Offers methods for assessing the severity and impact of anxiety.
  • Outlines intervention strategies tailored to the oncology setting.

Conclusions:

  • Effective identification, assessment, and intervention are crucial for managing anxiety in pediatric cancer patients.
  • This guide equips oncology teams with tools to address patient anxiety.
  • Improving psychosocial support enhances medical care and quality of life for children and teens with cancer.