Cancer

Recent studies from McGill University, Department of Oncology add new data to cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, September 11th, 2007

Fresh data on cancer are presented in the report "Diagnosis delays in childhood cancer: a review." According to recent research published in the journal Cancer, "Timely access to quality healthcare has become an increasingly important public health concern over the years. Early diagnosis of cancer is a fundamental goal in oncology because it allows an opportunity for timely treatment while disease burden is still in its earliest stages."

"Consequently, prognosis may improve, and a cure can be attained with minimal side or late effects. This review examined delays present in diagnosis of childhood cancers and factors that influence these delays. An extensive...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-09-11)

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