[The work of the Kemerovo Interregional Department of Pediatric Oncology]

The Department of Pediatric Oncology, Kemerovo, has operated as an interregional center since 1976. Cancer morbidity and epidemiology in children in the Kuzbass region have been studied. Complex treatment yielded good results: 2-20-year survival rate is 89.6% for Hodgkin's disease, nephroblastoma--75.4% and neuroblastoma--38.5%. The improvement in the results obtained makes the case for establishing a department for patient rehabilitation. To function properly, the center needs more beds. It must be in a position to carry out organizational and educational activities in catchment areas. The status of the center must be supported by official documents.