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The PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales are multidimensional child self\u2010report and parent proxy\u2010report scales developed as the generic core measure to be integrated with the PedsQL disease specific modules. The PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale was designed to measure fatigue in pediatric patients. The PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module was designed to measure pediatric cancer specific HRQOL.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>METHODS<\/jats:title><jats:p>The PedsQL Generic Core Scales, Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, and Cancer Module were administered to 339 families (220 child self\u2010reports; 337 parent proxy\u2010reports).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title><jats:p>Internal consistency reliability for the PedsQL Generic Core Total Scale Score (\u03b1 = 0.88 child, 0.93 parent report), Multidimensional Fatigue Total Scale Score (\u03b1 = 0.89 child, 0.92 parent report) and most Cancer Module Scales (average \u03b1 = 0.72 child, 0.87 parent report) demonstrated reliability acceptable for group comparisons. Validity was demonstrated using the known\u2010groups method. The PedsQL distinguished between healthy children and children with cancer as a group, and among children on\u2010treatment versus off\u2010treatment. The validity of the PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale was further demonstrated through hypothesized intercorrelations with dimensions of generic and cancer specific HRQOL.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title><jats:p>The results demonstrate the reliability and validity of the PedsQL Generic Core Scales, Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, and Cancer Module in pediatric cancer. The PedsQL may be utilized as an outcome measure in clinical trials, research, and clinical practice. 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