Advocating for the surgical needs of children with cancer

Abstract

Outcomes have improved significantly over the last 60 years for children with cancer. However, one consequence of improved survival is that many patients are now living with the long-term consequences of therapy. Pediatric surgeons can impact both the oncologic outcomes and morbidities of therapy. Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to be considerate, informed, and introspective about what we do as surgeons.

Keywords: Adjuvant therapy; Advocacy; Morbidities; Outcomes; Pediatric cancer; Surgery.