Childhood cancer survival rates in highly developed countries have risen remarkably over the past 50 years from <10 % to over 80 %. This has been achieved as a result of early and precise diagnosis, effective and targeted treatment, and adequate supportive care. This contrasts with the situation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where overall survival rates are <20 %. In order to address this gross inequity and improve chances of survival of children with cancer, a number of twinning programs, linking pediatric oncology units in resource-rich countries with units in countries with limited resources, have been established.
Brivio, E., Conter, V., Faravelli, A., Masera, G., Polillo, R. (2014). The Role of Twinning Programs and Telemedicine in Pediatric Oncology in Developing Countries. In D. Stefan, C. Rodriguez Galindo (a cura di), Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Countries with Limited Resources - A Practical Manual (pp. 25-35). New York : Springer Science [10.1007/978-1-4614-3891-5_4].
The Role of Twinning Programs and Telemedicine in Pediatric Oncology in Developing Countries
MASERA, GIUSEPPE;POLILLO, ROBERTOUltimo
2014
Abstract
Childhood cancer survival rates in highly developed countries have risen remarkably over the past 50 years from <10 % to over 80 %. This has been achieved as a result of early and precise diagnosis, effective and targeted treatment, and adequate supportive care. This contrasts with the situation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where overall survival rates are <20 %. In order to address this gross inequity and improve chances of survival of children with cancer, a number of twinning programs, linking pediatric oncology units in resource-rich countries with units in countries with limited resources, have been established.
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