Children with chronic illnesses, developmental issues and adaptation/adjustment to new/ unusual lifestyle requirements due to the illnesses or treatment of the illnesses.
Adolescents with cancer- quality of life issues related to social support, family functioning, communication, stress and coping, and adaptation to the cancer experience. Young adult cancer survivors and transitioning to adulthood and health-related competencies.
Children with chronic illnesses, developmental issues and adaptation/adjustment to new/ unusual lifestyle requirements due to the illnesses or treatment of the illnesses.
Adolescents with cancer- quality of life issues related to social support, family functioning, communication, stress and coping, and adaptation to the cancer experience. Young adult cancer survivors and transitioning to adulthood and health-related competencies.
Adolescents and young adult cancer survivors, Breast Cancer, Couples, Intimacy, Prostate Cancer, Sexuality, Survivors, Transitional Issues
Current coinvestigator on a pilot intervention study for enhancing communication between adolescents with cancer and their mothers.
Alternate model testing of the Jalowiec Coping Scale for adolescents with newly diagnosed cancer.
Late adolescent/young adult transitions from pediatric cancer survivor care to adult care- issues for survivors and their parents.
