PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - BINAY K. SHAH AU - JEFFERY ARMALY AU - ERIN SWIETER TI - Impact of Parental Cancer on Children DP - 2017 Aug 01 TA - Anticancer Research PG - 4025--4028 VI - 37 IP - 8 4099 - http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/37/8/4025.short 4100 - http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/37/8/4025.full SO - Anticancer Res2017 Aug 01; 37 AB - Background/Aim: The majority of cancers affect the elderly, but 22.4% of all cases occur in the ages of 21-55. This age range represents common childbearing and child-rearing years, which imply that many of these patients have minor children. Approximately 2.85 million children under 18 live with a parent affected by cancer. Materials and Methods: The Pubmed and Google Scholar were searched to identify literature on impact of parental cancer on children and potential interventions to support parents and children. Results: We reviewed impact of parental cancer on daily routine, role changes, emotional problems and social functioning of children. We also discuss interventions that may be useful for parents and children. Conclusion: It is essential that we learn more about the impact of parental cancer on children and ways to support the families using evidence-based interventions.