Approximately 175000
cancer cases are diagnosed annually in children younger than age 15 years
worldwide, 1 with an annual increase
of around 0.9 % in incidence rate in the developed world, only partly explained by improved
diagnosis and reporting.1, 2 Childhood
cancer is rare and its survival rate has increased significantly over the years owing to advancement in treatment technologies; however, it is still a leading cause
of death among children and adolescents in developed countries, ranking second among children aged 1 to 14 years in the United States, surpassed only by accidents.1, 3 Childhood
cancer is also emerging as a major cause
of death in the last few years in Asia, Central and South America, Northwest Africa, and the Middle East, where death rates from preventable communicable diseases are declining.2
Cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality with worldwide prevalence estimated at 14.1 million new cases and 8 million cancer - related deaths in 2012.1 Each patient's cancer journey is shared by their caregivers who may be as profoundly affected by the diagnosis and out
Cancer is a major cause
of morbidity and mortality with
worldwide prevalence estimated at 14.1 million new cases and 8 million
cancer - related deaths in 2012.1 Each patient's cancer journey is shared by their caregivers who may be as profoundly affected by the diagnosis and out
cancer - related deaths in 2012.1 Each patient's
cancer journey is shared by their caregivers who may be as profoundly affected by the diagnosis and out
cancer journey is shared by their caregivers who may be as profoundly affected by the
diagnosis and outcomes.