Impacto del cáncer en la condición física y calidad de vida en niños, niñas y adolescentes.

Abstract

Introduction: Childhood cancer comprises different and numerous types of tumors that develop in children and adolescents from 0 to 19 years of age, the majority of which side effects derive from the treatments received and can persist over time. Objective: To determine the impact of cancer on the physical condition and quality of life in children and adolescents. Materials and methods: With a qualitativequantitative approach, with a descriptive and relational scope, it has a nonexperimental cross-sectional design, a population sample of 104 patients of both sexes and ages 5 to 18 years. Results: males predominate and the average age of the group is between 9 and 12 years old, with acute lymphoblastic leukemia the one with the highest incidence; It shows a deficit in muscular strength, flexibility, a predominance of fatigue and little or no physical activity. Conclusion: The analysis of this study and its conclusions, it can be evidenced that there are different states of well-being and that their physical condition can be influenced by the type of cancer, duration and treatment received, which results in a marked decrease in its functionality and therefore impact on the execution and integration of its activities of daily life and quality of life.