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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · South Asian J Cancer 2014; 03(04): 227-228
DOI: 10.4103/2278-330X.142987
SOUTH ASIAN UPDATE : An update

Pediatric oncology services in Nepal

Kailash Prasad Sah
Department of Oncology, Kanti Children′s Hospital, Kathmandu
,
Ramandeep Singh Arora
Department of Medical Oncology, Max Super-Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
,
Sulav Sapkota
Department of Oncology, Kanti Children′s Hospital, Kathmandu
,
Yamuna Poudel
Department of Oncology, Kanti Children′s Hospital, Kathmandu
,
Barry Pizer
Department of Paediatric Oncology, Alder Hey Children′s Hospital, Liverpool
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Abstract

Cancer in children is one of the emerging noncommunicable diseases in Nepal with significant morbidity and mortality. Significant efforts are being made at the government and nongovernment level to provide awareness, early diagnosis, and effective treatment to improve the cure rate of children with cancer. The major challenges include: lack of education, late diagnosis, advanced disease at presentation, financial problems, geographical and transportation difficulties, and inconsistent supply of chemotherapy medicines.

Key words

Cancer - children - nepal


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31 December 2020

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