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14th October, 2009
European Survey on Standards of Care in paediatric oncology centres. J. R. Kowalczyk, M. Samardakiewicz, K. Pritchard-Jones, R. Ladenstein, S. Essiaf, E. Fitzgerald, G. Petrarulo, G. Vassal - EJC , Volume 61, pp 11-19
8th December, 2014
The purpose of this website is to provide good and clear information about the long-term effects of childhood cancer and to refer to the various late-effects outpatient clinics (LATER outpatient clinics) that exist in the Netherlands.
8th September, 2015
Cancer in young people is rare, but it is still a major health issue in Europe. Each year, more than 6,000 young people in Europe die of cancer. There are more than 300,000 European childhood cancer survivors (in 2020, they will be nearly half a million): two-thirds of them have some late side effects of treatment, that are severe and impact on the daily life of half of those affected.
ISBN 978-1250076229
Exploring Life’s Final Chapter: “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande
Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review, NPR, and the Chicago Tribune, “Being Mortal” is a poignant and enlightening exploration of the intersection between medicine and the inescapable realities of aging and death. This paperback edition includes a new reading group guide, making it even more accessible for readers to engage with its thought-provoking content.
In the modern era, medicine has achieved remarkable triumphs, converting the once harrowing experiences of childbirth, injury, and disease into manageable challenges. However, when it comes to the profound aspects of aging and mortality, the objectives of medicine often clash with the compassionate approach it should adopt.
Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon and bestselling author, delves into this complex terrain. Drawing from illuminating research and compelling personal stories involving his patients and family, he uncovers the suffering that this tension between medicine’s capabilities and its purpose has engendered.
Within the pages of “Being Mortal,” readers gain insight into the struggles faced by those in the twilight of their lives. Nursing homes, primarily focused on ensuring safety, find themselves at odds with residents over the freedom to make choices about their lives and the food they consume. Doctors, uncomfortable discussing patients’ apprehensions about death, often resort to offering false hopes and treatments that inadvertently curtail lives rather than enhancing their quality.
Atul Gawande, known for fearlessly shedding light on the challenges within his profession, now takes a deep and honest look at its ultimate limitations and failures, particularly as life nears its conclusion. This book captivates with its raw honesty and humaneness, revealing that the ultimate aspiration is not just a good death but a good life—a life well-lived all the way to its natural end.
“Being Mortal” serves as a poignant reminder that, despite the advances of modern medicine, the importance of human dignity and individual choices must remain at the forefront of care for the elderly and those facing the end of life’s journey. Gawande’s work resonates with readers, encouraging them to consider the delicate balance between medical intervention and the preservation of a meaningful, autonomous existence.
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