[Experience in using hydrotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at a sanatorium]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Oncology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Cardiovascular Physiology

Context:

• Children (10-15 years) in long-term remission of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often have concomitant diseases requiring rehabilitation.
• Assessing the efficacy and safety of complementary therapies in pediatric cancer survivors is crucial.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the impact of adjuvant balneotherapy on cardiovascular parameters in children with ALL in remission.
• To determine the safety profile of balneotherapy in this specific pediatric population.

Summary:

• Thirty-four children aged 10-15 years with ALL in remission received combined rehabilitation including adjuvant balneotherapy.
• Significant improvements were observed in heart rate regulation and a decrease in circulatory asymmetry.
• No side effects were reported during the balneotherapy intervention.

Impact:

• Balneotherapy can be a beneficial and safe adjunctive therapy for improving cardiovascular function in pediatric ALL survivors.
• Findings support the integration of balneotherapy into comprehensive rehabilitation programs for long-term cancer care.
• This study highlights a non-pharmacological approach to managing sequelae in childhood cancer survivors.