Pediatric Cancer in the United States: The Children’s Oncology Group Epidemiology Research Program

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Ross, Julie A. & Olshan, Andrew F. (2004). Pediatric Cancer in the United States: The Children's Oncology Group Epidemiology Research Program. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 13(10), 1552-1554.

Abstract

Over 8,500 children under age 15 years are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States (1). Unlike adults, where epithelial tumors predominate, the most common types of cancer in children include the leukemias and lymphomas and the tumors of the central and sympathetic nervous systems, soft tissue, bone, and kidney. The overall incidence rate for childhood cancers has increased significantly by almost 33% during the period 1975 to 2001 (1), although, in more recent years, the rate has been leveling off. Only

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https://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/13/10/1552.long

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Journal Article

Year Published

2004

Journal Title

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

Author(s)

Ross, Julie A.
Olshan, Andrew F.

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Olshan - 0000-0001-9115-5128