학술논문
The South African Paediatric Tumour Registry--25 years of activity
Document Type
Report
Author
Source
SAMJ South African Medical Journal. July 1, 2012, Vol. 102 Issue 7, p605, 2 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0256-9574
Abstract
The South African Children's Tumour Registry was established 25 years ago as it was essential to collect data on malignant disease in the paediatric population that can be used for statistical research in an efficient and sustainable way. The Registry is a useful and significant repository of specific paediatric data, along with the recently revitalised National Cancer Registry, to serve the needs of the cancer research community.
Childhood cancer is relatively rare, representing about 1% of cancers in the total population. The cumulative risk of developing cancer below the age of 15 years has been estimated to [...]
Childhood cancer is relatively rare, representing about 1% of cancers in the total population. The cumulative risk of developing cancer below the age of 15 years has been estimated to [...]