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Editorial
. 2022 Jun;5(6):e1657.
doi: 10.1002/cnr2.1657.

Patient-led research and Advocacy Efforts

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Editorial

Patient-led research and Advocacy Efforts

Argerie Tsimicalis et al. Cancer Rep (Hoboken). 2022 Jun.
No abstract available

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We all declare that we have no conflicts of interest.

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CanKids VISION is the IMPACT it seeks to make. To enable Global Standards of Survival, between 70% and 95%, for childhood cancer in India. To ensure Quality of Life and Care for the child with cancer and his family throughout his cancer journey. To secure—in accordance with UN Convention on the Rights of the Child—Right to Health, Education, Her Childhood, Pain and Palliative Care and the Right to be Heard
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A call from CanKids for patient advocacy groups to participate, promote and lead efforts in pediatric cancer research to raise survival
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Example of patient led initiative to address late effects fertility
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Reaching Out to Girl Patients/Survivors with Cancer in India; a CanKids Girl Child Project

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