Delay in diagnosis and associated factors among children with cancer admitted at pediatric oncology ward, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Delay in diagnosis and associated factors among children with cancer admitted at pediatric oncology ward, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Delay in the diagnosis of childhood cancer is one of the major health problem that contribute to decreased survival rates of children particularly in developing nations. Despite advances in the field of pediatric oncology, cancer remains a leading cause of death in children. Diag...

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Main Authors:	Yimenu Gardie, Mulugeta Wassie, Seid Wodajo, Mastewal Giza, Mulugeta Ayalew, Yihenew Sewale, Zelalem Feleke, Melkamu Tilahun Dessie
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-05-01
Series:	BMC Cancer
Subjects:	Delay in diagnosis cancer Children Gondar Ethiopia
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-10873-8

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