Virtual world to help children cope with cancer

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Researchers in Canada are developing an online virtual world in which children with cancer can talk with others about their illness, and manage symptoms caused by cancer and other chronic diseases.

Virtual world to help children cope with cancer
By studying children’s perceptions of their cancer symptoms, researchers hope to discover methods for assessing symptoms, and better evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.“Cancer is a very scary word for children,” said nursing researcher Dr. Roberta Woodgate of the University of Manitoba ...

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