Bayesian estimates of the incidence of rare cancers in Europe

Conclusion For the first time the Bayesian estimates of IRs and the yearly expected numbers of cases for each rare cancer in each individual European country were calculated. Moreover, the indicator T is useful to convey incidence estimates for exceptionally rare cancers and in small countries; it far exceeds the professional lifespan of a medical doctor.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research