Mhamed Harif

General Principles of Cancer Chemotherapy

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to: Describe the cell cycle and basic concepts regarding tumor growth Name the different classes of chemotherapeutic agents Understand the mechanisms of action of the chemotherapeutic agents used most often in the treatment of childhood cancer Discuss the requirements and precautions for the safe administration of chemotherapy Discuss the toxicity of chemotherapy and the preventive measures that should be taken

Nursing Care Principles in Pediatric Oncology

To understand the role of nurses in the pediatric oncology ward. To understand the role of the nurse educator in the pediatric oncology nursing team. To understand the role of the nurse in providing information and care in pediatric oncology.

Developing Support Network in Africa

To understand the importance of developing a network in dealing with childhood cancer in Africa. To know the basic principles of a successful twinning program between 2 centres.

Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors

To learn about the clinical presentation of the main malignancies of soft tissues in children and in particular the rhabdomyosarcoma. To be able to diagnose the tumors of soft tissues. To know the prognosis of malignancies of soft tissue. To learn about the principles of the treatment of soft tissue tumors and in particular of rhabdomyosarcoma.

Rare Childhood Cancers

To know the signs and symptoms of presentation of rare tumors in children To know and be able to diagnose them To know the main therapeutic options

Organization of Care for Children with Cancer in Africa

To know the required criteria for the creation of a pediatric oncology unit To know how to organize different activities of pediatric oncology unit To be aware of the importance of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and national and international support To Identify and prevent burnout syndrome of medical specialists

Blood Transfusion in Pediatric Oncology

To know the indications for transfusion of the different blood products. To choose the most appropriate blood product and to order and prescribe the correct amount. How to ensure correct documentation of the transfusion. How to monitor transfusions, recognize the different types of transfusion reactions, and know which actions to take in case of a transfusion reaction. How to assess the efficacy of transfusion.

Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer in Africa

To know the distribution of the main childhood cancers and differences between developed countries and developing countries To know the epidemiology of childhood cancer in Africa To know a selected number of cancers in children associated with predisposing factors, syndromes, and genetic abnormalities

Cancers in Adolescence

By the end of this chapter, you will: Know the epidemiology of cancer in adolescents. Know how to confirm the diagnosis, establish the prognosis and share the news with the patient and the family. Know how to take into account psychological aspects specific to this age group.

Pain in Pediatric Oncology

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to: Understand the mechanisms of nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain. Assess pain according to the age of the child. Know how to prevent iatrogenic pain. Know how to adapt treatment according to the mechanism and the intensity of the pain.