Childhood Cancer in Sri Lanka Incidence and survival 1981 - 1985.

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dc.contributor.author Perera, D.K.A
dc.date.accessioned 2011-12-08T08:34:09Z
dc.date.available 2011-12-08T08:34:09Z
dc.date.issued 1995
dc.identifier.citation MD (Radiotherapy and Oncology) en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/1108
dc.description.abstract The purpose of this restrospective study is to analyse the incidence survival of childhood cancer in Sri Lanka, during the period of 1981-1985. It describes the age,sex, racial and provincial distribution of the disease.The overall survical for childhood cancer in this series was 32 per cent at 2 years and 12 per cent at 5 years. The highest 5 year survival probability was found in histiocytosis -X, 50 per cent and Hodgkin's lymphomas,45 per cent. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia had 43 per cent 2 year and 14 per cent, 5 year survivals. There were no 5 year survivals seen in acute myeloid leukaemia and showed the poorest survival.
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.title Childhood Cancer in Sri Lanka Incidence and survival 1981 - 1985. en_US
dc.type Research abstract en_US


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