Determinants of delayed diagnosis among pediatric cancer patients from Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Despite advances in the field of pediatric oncology, cancer remains a leading cause of death in children. The delays in cancer diagnosis may occur throughout the diagnostic pathway. Diagnosis of childhood cancer as early as possible is crucial to reduce mortality. The aim of this...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-019-1848-1 |