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SOUTH ASIAN UPDATE : An update
doi:
10.4103/2278-330X.142987
Pediatric oncology services in Nepal
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Department of Oncology, Kanti Children′s Hospital, Kathmandu
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Department of Medical Oncology, Max Super-Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
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Department of Paediatric Oncology, Alder Hey Children′s Hospital, Liverpool
*Corresponding author: Dr. Kailash Prasad Sah. sahkailash@hotmail.com
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Abstract
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.
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