Comparison of Educational Services and Outcomes for Patients Treated for Childhood Cancer

Comparison of Educational Services and Outcomes for Patients Treated for Childhood Cancer and Brain Tumor in Facilities With and Without Educational Liaison Services.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate some educational outcomes of children treated for childhood cancer.

The aim of this telephone survey was to test the efficacy of systemic educational program services in improving school outcomes as compared to hospitals who provide educational liaison services in an ad hoc manner.Data from this study will be used to help secure funding to surther investigate the broader use of educational liaison services.

Inclusion Criteria:

• must have had childhood cancer or brain tumor and been diagnosed between 1994-2001 and at least 6 years of age at diagnosis.
• must have been treated at Golisano Children's Hospital or Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Exclusion Criteria:

• less than 6 years of age