Treatment abandonment in children with cancer: Does a sex difference exist? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of evidence from low‐ and middle‐income countries
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33279
Abstract: In this systematic review and meta‐analyses, we sought to determine sex‐disparities in treatment abandonment in children with cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) and identify the characteristics of children and their families most disadvantaged… read more here.
Keywords: children cancer; treatment; systematic review; treatment abandonment ... See more keywords
Risk factors and reasons for treatment abandonment among children with lymphoma in Malawi
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3917-z
Abstract: PurposeLymphoma is the commonest pediatric cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Frequent treatment abandonment contributes to suboptimal outcomes. We examined risk factors and reasons for treatment abandonment for this population in Malawi.MethodsWe conducted a mixed methods… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; reasons treatment; risk factors; treatment abandonment ... See more keywords
Female Sex, Bilateral Disease, Age Below 3 Years, and Apprehension for Enucleation Contribute to Treatment Abandonment in Retinoblastoma
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000856
Abstract: Treatment abandonment is a major obstacle for treating retinoblastoma in developing countries. The aim was to evaluate plausible causes, outcome, and rate of treatment abandonment in patients with retinoblastoma. The study was retrospective and conducted… read more here.
Keywords: age; treatment; treatment abandonment; bilateral disease ... See more keywords