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EnglishIndia's First Childhood Cancer Registry Shows 94.5% Survival
Hey there! India just launched its first registry for childhood cancer survivors, revealing a fantastic 94.5% of kids are thriving five years after treatment! This study, published in The Lancet, looked at 5,419 young fighters from across the nation. With most kids receiving chemotherapy, this registry is a game-changer for understanding childhood cancer survival in resource-limited areas.
few days ago | Press Trust of India
Quick rundown
1.India's childhood cancer survivors show high survival rates.
2.C2S study is a pioneering registry in resource-limited settings.
3.Acute leukemia is the most common childhood cancer diagnosis.
4.Collaboration spans across all regions of India.
5.C2S study informs policy-relevant research on survivorship.
