Journal of Pediatric Psychology vol. 30 no. 1 © Society of Pediatric Psychology 2005; all rights reserved.
Commentary: Psychologists in Pediatric Oncology: Kudos, Criticism, and Courses for the Future
Hackensack University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School
All correspondence should be sent to Gary A. Walco, Department of Pediatrics, Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601. E-mail: gwalco@humed.com.
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The unique contribution of psychologists in pediatric oncology settings arises from the application of theory-driven and empirically validated models to the psychological functioning of children and family members facing the challenges of cancer treatment and its aftermath. Over the past two decades, some of the most recognized names in our field, the true leaders of a generation of pediatric psychologists, have dedicated their efforts to providing clinical service to children with cancer and their families, as well as conducting research in the field and teaching others advanced clinical and academic skills. I think psychologists who have contributed to this field are to be congratulated for elucidating a number of key issues related to the neuropsychological and socioemotional aspects of pediatric cancer, exemplifying the scientist-practitioner model, and keeping the standards of our field quite high.
As pointed out by Armstrong and Reaman, there is no question that the Children’s Oncology Group
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