title: [Importance of the National Childhood Cancer Registry in the field of paediatric oncology care in Hungary].
abstract: National Childhood Cancer Registry has been operated since 1971 by the Hungarian Paediatric Oncology Network. This Registry collects data on epidemiology, treatment modalities and effectiveness, as well as late follow-up of childhood cancers. An internet-based paediatric cancer registration and communication system for the Hungarian Paediatric Oncology Network has been introduced in April, 2010. The National Childhood Cancer Registry contains data of all paediatric cancer patients (0-18 yrs) who have insurance covered by the Hungarian Social Security Card. Creation (1971) and operation of the National Childhood Cancer Registry have been very important steps in the field of childhood oncology to evaluate the efficiency of paediatric oncology treatments as well as maximize return on medical investment.
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar II. Gyermekgyógyászati Klinika Budapest Tűzoltó u. 7-9. 1094.
authors.forename: Miklós
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Garami
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar II. Gyermekgyógyászati Klinika Budapest Tűzoltó u. 7-9. 1094.
authors.forename: Dezső
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schuler
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar II. Gyermekgyógyászati Klinika Budapest Tűzoltó u. 7-9. 1094.
authors.forename: Zsuzsanna
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Jakab
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary / Q000453:epidemiology; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D020407:Internet; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D010372:Pediatrics; D012042:Registries / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
keywords: National Childhood Cancer Registry; Országos Gyermektumor Regiszter; epidemiology of cancer in children; gyermekonkológia; paediatric oncology; tumorepidemiológia