Abstract

Retinoblastoma (RB) is the most common malignant intraocular tumor occurring in childhood. While survival rates in the United States (U.S.) are high, children are left with the impact of treatment including enucleation, visual impairment or blindness as well as an increased risk of secondary cancer in those with the heritable form. Little is known about the influence of these factors on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in RB survivors.

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Author Details

Paula Jean Belson, PhD, CRNA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Tau at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Young Adults, Retinoblastoma, Cancer Survivors, Adolescents

Advisor

Nancy Pike

Second Advisor

Ron D. Hays

Third Advisor

Jo-Ann Eastwood

Fourth Advisor

Mary Lynn Brecht

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of California, Los Angeles

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-10-07

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