Initiating Childhood Cancer Treatment in Rural Rwanda: A Partnership-Based Approach.

CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that chemotherapy can be administered with curative intent to a subset of cancer patients in this setting. This approach provides a platform for pediatric cancer care models, relying on local physicians collaborating with remote specialist consultants to deliver subspecialty care in resource-poor settings.
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Source: Rural Remote Health - January 19, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Stulac S, Mark Munyaneza RB, Chai J, Bigirimana JB, Nyishime M, Tapela N, Chaffee S, Lehmann L, Shulman LN Tags: Pediatr Blood Cancer Source Type: research