Lymphoma
New findings from Stellenbosch University describe advances in lymphoma in children
Published in Hospital Business Week, March 15th, 2009
Current study results from the report, 'How much does it cost to treat children with Hodgkin lymphoma in Africa,' have been published. According to a study from Cape Town, South Africa, "Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a common B-cell childhood neoplasm and it has a higher incidence in the 0-14 year age group in developing countries compared to developed countries. Treatment achieves a cure rate of about 80%."
"In African countries with a small gross domestic product per capita the cost of treating HL in children may be prohibitive. To determine the direct costs of treatment of HL in South Africa and to propose a more cost-effective approach to investigation and treatment for...
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