The burden of childhood cancer in Mexico: Implications for low- and middle-income countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (6) ◽  
pp. e26366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Rivera-Luna ◽  
Marta Zapata-Tarres ◽  
Jaime Shalkow-Klincovstein ◽  
Liliana Velasco-Hidalgo ◽  
Alberto Olaya-Vargas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Interventions to improve early detection of childhood cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weeda Zabih ◽  
Anilkrishna B. Thota ◽  
Glenn Mbah ◽  
Piera Freccero ◽  
Sumit Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Perspective: Creating the Evidence Base for Nutritional Support in Childhood Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Priorities for Body Composition Research

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexia J Murphy-Alford ◽  
Maya Prasad ◽  
Jeremy Slone ◽  
Katja Stein ◽  
Terezie T Mosby
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Nutrition Management ◽  
Low And Middle Income

ABSTRACT There is a striking disparity in survival rates for children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared with high-income countries (HICs). Many of the contributing factors are preventable, including the comorbidity of malnutrition. There are emerging data that malnutrition, as reflected in body composition changes, impacts survival of cancer. However, not enough priority is given to nutrition management of children with cancer, particularly in LMICs. The primary purpose of this article is to review the current knowledge on childhood cancer and body composition in LMICs and identify priorities for future research into the interlinking associations between cancer, body composition, and clinical outcomes for childhood cancer patients. Evidence will ensure feasible and effective nutrition management is prioritized in childhood cancer centers in LMICs and contribute to improving outcomes for children with cancer.

Treating Childhood Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2015 ◽  
pp. 121-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumit Gupta ◽  
Scott C. Howard ◽  
Stephen P. Hunger ◽  
Federico G. Antillon ◽  
Monika L. Metzger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Implementing a Childhood Cancer Outcomes Surveillance System Within a Population-Based Cancer Registry

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Ramirez ◽  
Paula Aristizabal ◽  
Alia Zaidi ◽  
Raul C. Ribeiro ◽  
Luis E. Bravo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Cancer Registry ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cancer Outcomes ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Purpose Approximately 80% of cases of childhood cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries and are associated with high mortality rates. Assessing outcomes is essential for designing effective strategies to improve outcomes equally worldwide. We implemented a real-time surveillance system, VIGICANCER, embedded in a population-based cancer registry (PBCR) to assess childhood cancer outcomes. Methods VIGICANCER was established in 2009 as an integral part of Cali’s PBCR to collect real-time data on outcomes of patients (age < 19 years) with a new diagnosis of cancer treated in pediatric oncology units in Cali, Colombia. Baseline and follow-up data (death, relapse, treatment abandonment, second neoplasms) were collected from medical records, hospital discharge logs, pathology reports, death certificates, and the National Public Health Insurance database. A quality assurance process was implemented for the system. Results From 2009 to 2013, data from 1,242 patients were included in VIGICANCER: 32% of patients were younger than 5 years, 55% were male, and 15% were Afro-descendants. International Classification of Childhood Cancer group I diagnoses predominated in all age groups except children younger than 1 year old, in whom CNS tumors predominated. Five-year overall survival for all cancers was 51.7% (95% CI, 47.9% to 55.4%) for children (< 15 years), and 39.4% (95% CI, 29.8% to 50.5%) for adolescents (15 to 18.9 years). Five-year overall survival for acute lymphoblastic leukemia was 55.6% (95% CI, 48.5% to 62.2%). Conclusion Our study demonstrates the feasibility of implementing a real-time childhood cancer outcomes surveillance system embedded in a PBCR that can guide interventions to improve clinical outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.

Some Conditions for Task Shifting in Low and Middle-Income Countries

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joop de Jong ◽  
Mark Jordans ◽  
Ivan Komproe ◽  
Robert Macy ◽  
Aline & Herman Ndayisaba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Task Shifting ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income
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