Childhood cancer incidence and survival in Thailand: A comprehensive population‐based registry analysis, 1990–2011

201860 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Serena S. Bidwell · University of Michigan

Catherine C. Peterson · Eastern Michigan University

Kathryn Demanelis · Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Katie R. Zarins · Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Rafael Meza · University of Michigan

Hutcha Sriplung · Prince of Songkla University

Surapon Wiangnon

Abstract

Both childhood cancer incidence and survival rates have increased, suggesting improvement in the health care system as more cases are identified and treated. Analyzing childhood cancer trends in low- and middle-income countries can improve understanding of cancer etiology and pediatric health care disparities.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Blood & Cancer

Volume 66, Issue 1, pp. e27428-e27428

DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27428

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