Event Dime
Measuring the ‘kindness’ of cancer treatment for children. [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]
Family & Kids
- When:
- June 1, 2026 · 6:00 AM
- Source:
- F1000Research
Objectives Finding ‘kinder’ cancer treatments is the James Lind Alliance’s Top Priority in children’s cancer. Cancer treatments have been described as ‘kind’ for decades, but the word ‘kind’ means different things to patients, families, and clinicians. This study investigated how published research defines ‘kind’ cancer treatments. Design This rapid review aimed to identify studies that evaluated the ‘kindness’ of cancer treatments in both adults and children. The strategy used search terms to r