Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer: progress and challenges in Panama

Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer: progress and challenges in Panama

Despite being classified as a high-income country, Panama still faces challenges in providing care for children and adolescents with cancer. Annually, 170 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed in Panama, and the survival rate is around 60%. To improve this, the establishment of a Pediatric Can...

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Main Authors: Karina Quintero, Iveth Berrio, Elsa Arenas, Soad Fuentes-Alabí, Liliana Vásquez, Sandra Luna-Fineman, Jorge Victoria, Modesta Houghton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan American Health Organization 2023-10-01
Series:Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Subjects:
neoplasms
child health
adolescent health
early detection of cancer
health programs and plans
panama
Online Access:https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/58254

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