title: Pediatric oncology in Pakistan.
abstract: Pediatric oncology in Pakistan has developed over last decade with substantial increase in the facility for treatment and number of expertise. Though large numbers of children still do not reach treatment center more children have now access to quality cancer treatment. There has been gradual improvement in Pediatric oncology nursing and allied services. Pediatric Palliative care in Pakistan is in initial phase of development. Pediatric Oncology services are largely supported by philanthropists. Children Cancer Hospital a project of Children Cancer Foundation Pakistan Trust is not only providing quality treatment to every child regardless of paying ability but also playing a pivotal role in capacity building and creating awareness about childhood cancer in Pakistan.
authors.affiliation: Children Cancer Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. shamvil@cyber.net.pk
authors.forename: Muhammad Shamvil
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Ashraf
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000193:education; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D010154:Pakistan / Q000453:epidemiology; D010166:Palliative Care; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education