Reports on mapping paediatric oncology services in Oceania, highlighting challenges and implications for cancer care.
The International Paediatric Oncology Society Global Mapping Programme aims to collect data on global paediatric oncology services by continent, with Africa and Latin America completed. This study reports on the methodology and lessons learned for Oceania, a unique continent with resource disparity across countries, multiple small island developing states, small populations and complex climate and cultural factors. Recruitment and data collection processes have built invaluable regional connections and highlighted the challenges impacting regional childhood cancer care. This first comprehensive overview of paediatric oncology capacity in Oceania addresses a critical evidence gap and will inform future cancer control plans and advocacy.
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