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Review
. 2011 Jun;56(6):994-1002.
doi: 10.1002/pbc.23078. Epub 2011 Feb 15.

Disparities in cancer outcomes: lessons learned from children with cancer

Smita Bhatia  1
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Disparities in cancer outcomes: lessons learned from children with cancer

Smita Bhatia. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2011 Jun.

Abstract

Disparities in cancer burden by race/ethnicity have been reported, primarily in adults with cancer. However, there appear to be gaps in the pediatric oncology literature with regards to a comprehensive overview on this topic. Extant literature is used to highlight the results of studies focusing on racial and ethnic disparities in outcome observed in selected childhood cancers. A comprehensive approach is utilized to understand possible underlying causes of disparities in cancer outcomes, and to highlight the gaps that currently exist. This review helps define areas of future research that could help develop targeted, disease-specific approaches to eliminate the disparities.

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Potential Causes of Disparities in Disease-Free Survival in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Cancer.
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Potential Causes of Disparities in Health-related Outcome in Long-term Survivors of Childhood Cancer.
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