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Evolving Pediatric Cancer Survival Rates in Tanzania Over Nine Years

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Retrospective analysis shows 45.3% overall survival in children with cancer, highlighting significant disparities in treatment outcomes.

Overall survival rate for pediatric cancer patients was 45.3%, indicating room for improvement.
The study analyzed records for 1,465 pediatric oncology patients from 2014 to 2022 at Bugando Medical Center.
The most common malignancies included Wilms’ tumor (16%) and Burkitt’s lymphoma (14%), with emerging diagnoses over time.
Improvements in diagnostic and management capacities suggest progress, though survival remains below essential targets.

Jasmine et al. (2025) studied this question.

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