Objective:

Culturally adapt and validate in the component of facial validity and content the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale 10-18 years in oncological pediatrics in Colombia.

Methods:

Scale validation study in two phases: 1. Cultural adaptation of the MSAS 10-18 to the Colombian, 2. Facial and content validation with experts in the phenomenon and children with cancer between the ages described. Participants were healthy adolescents and with oncological diagnosis between 10 and 18 years of age

Results:

An adapted version of the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale 10-18 was obtained for the Colombian context for pediatric oncology scenarios, with an overall comprehensibility of the items greater than 85 % and a content validity index of 0.71.

Conclusions:

Having specific scales adapted to the age group and the context in which they are applied, provides theoretical and disciplinary knowledge to guide the practice, contributing to improve the quality of life and comprehensive care for children with cancer and their family.