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This study aims to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) over a 5-year period and identify risk factors linked to lower HRQoL.

July 27, 2026Pediatric Blood & Cancer

Tracking Health Related Quality of Life From Diagnosis to Follow‐Up Among Australian Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

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This study aims to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) over a 5-year period and identify risk factors linked to lower HRQoL.
National longitudinal prospective study involving 190 parents of children diagnosed with ALL.
Monitoring HRQoL impacts using the PedsQL Cancer Module over time.
Mixed models employed to determine HRQoL predictors.
59.2% of parents reported reduced HRQoL within the first 6 months of diagnosis.
47.6% of parents continued to report low HRQoL at 54 months.
Key factors impacting HRQoL included procedural anxiety and cognitive dysfunction.

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Longitudinal study tracks quality of life impacts in children with leukaemia, suggesting support needs.

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Ghows et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6700c740bca442e0d4ae38 https://doi.org/10.1002/1545-5017.70539

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Tracking Health Related Quality of Life From Diagnosis to Follow‐Up Among Australian Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

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Tracking Health Related Quality of Life From Diagnosis to Follow‐Up Among Australian Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

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