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Background: Cancers in children under 17 years of age have specific epidemiological and management characteristics. The objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile of childhood cancers in Lubumbashi. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the University Clinics of Lubumbashi from 2018-2019. Data collection was carried using a statistical form with a number of parameters. Results: In this study, 99 of the 3024 cases of children who visited the paediatric ward during the study period were diagnosed with cancer, a prevalence rate of 3.27%. Only (71.7%) of the cases had consulted a general practitioner at the first sign of illness. Retinoblastoma being the first childhood cancer with 29.3%, followed by kidney tumours (23.2%), lymphomas (13.1%) and leukaemias (12.1%) all combined forms. 87.9% had easy access to chemotherapy. Among these, (28.7 %) hadchemotherapy and surgery with a curative aim. 1.,2 3 1,2,4 5 Criss Koba Mjumbe, Desiré Mashinda Kulimba, Oscar Luboya Numbi, Diane Balimo Muantama, Robert 4 2 2 Lukamba Mbouli, Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka, Benjamin Kabyla Ilunga 1Department of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. 2 School of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. 3 School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. 4Department of Paediatrics, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. 5 Rosalind Franklin Laboratory, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom Childhood tumours show a remission in (20.7 %), 35.6 % of deaths and almost (27.6 %) remain under background treatment. Conclusion: Diagnosis and early treatment continue to be crucial in reducing mortality among children suffering from cancers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
