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tes: "Worldwide, most children with cancer live in developing countries. Despite 80% survival rates in the west, most children with cancer in developing countries will die for lack of medical care. Following the recommendations of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology to concentrate resources in specialised paediatric cancer units, there is an emphasis on assistance and twinning of units in developing (low-income) countries with established units in the west (resource-rich countries). These centres also provide cancer-registry expertise and are contributing to our knowledge of cancer incidence and epidemiology. The existence of the cooperative tumour registries and cooperative treatment groups in paediatric cancer is a credit to two generations of paediatric oncologists. The challenge now is to ensure equity of access to cancer care for all childrenCentres of excellence should be developed in low-income countries to train staff. Finally, the group is seeking recognition from WHO and other international agencies, to ensure that the care of children with ALL (and other curable cancers) is deemed essential."

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Lancet
9-Dec-2004

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