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diagnosis, indicating fewer pre-existing emotional difficulties compared with males. However, after diagnosis, females showed higher levels of psychological distress. In contrast, males displayed the opposite pattern, reporting greater psychological suffering before diagnosis and lower distress scores following diagnosis. Regarding age groups, children exhibited a higher number of significant psychosocial difficulties and a tendency to externalize distress (e.g., irritability, behavioral manifestations). Conversely, AYA patients showed fewer overall psychological issues but tended to score higher on internalizing coping strategies, reflecting a propensity to manage distress through inward, emotion-focused processes. These findings highlight the sensitivity of the M.A.P.-RT tool in detecting nuanced variations across gender and developmental stages.
Mentorship Programme in Radiation Oncology Youssef Ghannam 1 , Yasmine El Houat 2 , Anne Laprie 3,4 , Véronique Vendrely 5,6 , Amandine Ruffier 7 , Florence Huguet 8,4 , Audrey Larnaudie 9,10 1 Radiation Oncology, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France. 2 Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitalier, Roanne, France. 3 Radiation Oncology, Oncopole, Toulouse, France. 4 French National Board of Oncology Teachers, CNEC, Paris, France. 5 Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Bordeaux, France. 6 French Society of Radiation Oncology, SFRO, Paris, France. 7 Radiation Oncology, Centre Jean Bernard, Le Mans, France. 8 Radiation Oncology, Hopital Tenon, Paris, France. 9 Radiation Oncology, Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France. 10 French Society of Young Radiation Oncologists, SFJRO, Paris, France Purpose/Objective: Mentorship can play a crucial role in supporting early- career clinicians by promoting professional development, encouraging research participation and providing emotional support. In 2024, the French Society of Radiation Oncology (SFRO) and the French Society of Young Radiation Oncologists (SFJRO) launched a national mentorship programme. This study reports the evaluation of the programme's first year, with the aim of optimising future editions. Material/Methods: The applications for mentors and mentees were open until May 2024, based on a detailed charter describing the programme's objectives and commitments. Each mentee selected three to four mentor profiles and ranked them after virtual meetings. Pairings were finalised through a matching process in September 2024. Mentors were offered specific training before mentorship after the matching processTwo online surveys (one for the matching phase in January 2025 and one for the mentorship experience in August 2025) were distributed using a modified MMEQ questionnaire. Results: A total of twenty-five mentor–mentee pairs were formed. Two mentees did not contact their mentors after the matching. Sixteen mentees and twenty mentors completed the first survey, and eleven mentees and fourteen mentors completed the second one.The gender ratio was balanced, with mentors aged 34–59 years and mentees aged 26–40 years. Among the mentors, 44% held a PhD, 88% had teaching responsibilities and 69% were involved in research (100% in clinical research and 45% in basic research). Both groups expressed a preference for an initial meeting followed by a flexible schedule adapted to individual needs, rather than a fixed one. The
Conclusion: The M.A.P.-RT tool offers a comprehensive and scalable approach for understanding psychosocial and clinical variability among paediatric radiotherapy patients. Beyond its predictive role for sedation, the tool allows for early identification of emotional and social needs, enabling tailored supportive interventions. These results support its integration into standard clinical practice and multicenter protocols within the RADAR network. References: Chiesa S, Marconi E, Dinapoli N, et al. The Multidimensional Assessment for Pediatric Patients in Radiotherapy (M.A.P.-RT) Tool for Customized Treatment Preparation: RADAR Project. Front Oncol. 2021;11:621690. Published 2021 Mar 29. doi:10.3389/fonc.2021.621690Marconi E, Beghella Bartoli F, Meldolesi E, et al. The Italian version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ (PEDSQL™) 3.0 healthcare satisfaction hematology/oncology module: reliability and validity in radiation oncology. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2023;21(1):72. Published 2023 Jul 12. doi:10.1186/s12955-023-02149-3 Keywords: Pediatric Radiotherapy. Multidimension Assessment
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