Summer camp for childhood cancer survivors operated by medical and nursing students / 医学教育

1) A total of 60 medical and nursing student volunteers operated summer camps for 37 childhood cancer survivors treated at Mie University Hospital and for 51 members of their families in August, 2007 and 2008.2) A questionnaire survey (response rate, 81%; N=47) revealed that the students were seeking to make valuable contributions and to gain benefits for their future careers.3)The students were able to deepen their understanding of childhood cancer survivors and their families.