Public perception on childhood cancers from a population-based study in South India: Lessons to learn to avoid stigma

Public perception on childhood cancers from a population-based study in South India: Lessons to learn to avoid stigma

Background: The probability of survival for childhood cancer in several low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is less than 30%. Myths and misconceptions among the general public concerning childhood cancers have detrimental effects on early detection and treatment. Materials and methods: This stud...

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Main Authors: Yamini Krishnan, Uma V.Sankar, Gazel S, Rakhi T.S, Nirmal C, Shaji M.G., Bindu N Nair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal
Subjects:
Childhood cancer
Paediatric cancer
Public perception
Cancer awareness
Cancer stigma
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468124523003388

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