Case Study of a Cancer Survivor: Beating the Odds

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  • Author(s): Ocampo, Alaine
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Communication Disorders Quarterly. Aug 2011 32(4):267-271.
  • Publication Date:
    2011
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Descriptive
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      5
    • Education Level:
      Elementary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Speech Language Pathology; Cancer; Males; Children; Intervention; Family Role; Social Influences; Quality of Life; Brain; Speech Impairments; Elementary School Students; Cognitive Development; Neurological Impairments; Psychometrics; Interpersonal Communication
    • Subject Terms:
      California
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/1525740110367827
    • ISSN:
      1525-7401
    • Abstract:
      Medulla blastomas are known to be invasive and rapidly growing tumors. This case study follows a boy's journey for 3 years from when he was first diagnosed with medulla blastoma. The journey illustrates the complexities and challenges faced by individuals treated for brain tumors. A multifaceted view based on psychometric, cognitive-neuroscience, and humanistic approaches can be beneficial during the assessment and intervention of children with a similar diagnosis. The article also highlights how family and society both play an important role in an individual's quality life. The boy's journey is presented through the lens of a speech-language pathologist. (Contains 3 tables.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      21
    • Publication Date:
      2011
    • Accession Number:
      EJ931494