Section: Unit 3: Cancers in Childhood Overview | Pediatric Oncology | NextGenU.org

  • This unit delves into the specific types of cancers that affect children, with a focus on leukemias, lymphomas, and solid tumors. It covers the definitions, presentations, symptoms, and medical management of these cancers. The unit also outlines nursing management strategies for pediatric patients with these various types of cancer.

    • Unit Learning Outcomes:

      • Describe the definitions and presentations of pediatric leukemias and lymphomas.
      • Identify the symptoms associated with pediatric leukemias and lymphomas.
      • Discuss the medical management of pediatric leukemias and lymphomas.
      • Outline the nursing management of pediatric patients with leukemias and lymphomas.
    • Unit 3: Lesson 1: Leukemias and Lymphomas 

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      a. Leukemias:
          i) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia 
          ii) Acute myeloid leukemia 
      b. Lymphomas:
          i) Hodgkin lymphoma
          ii) Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 40 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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    • Unit 3: Lesson 2: Solid Tumors

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      1. Define and describe the presentation of common pediatric solid tumors, including medulloblastoma, gliomas, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, retinoblastoma, and Ewing sarcoma.
      2. Identify the symptoms associated with each of these pediatric solid tumors.
      3. Discuss the medical management of pediatric solid tumors.
      4. Outline the nursing management of pediatric patients with solid tumors.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 44 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

    • To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.