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Profile of childhood cancers: a multicentric study

Birendra Nath Roy1, Radheshyam Purkait, Subir Ganguly

  • 1Department of Paediatric Medicine, NRS Medical College, Kolkata 700014.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|August 14, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Childhood cancer incidence is rising in India. Leukaemia, lymphoma, and retinoblastoma were most common, with variations by age, highlighting the need for a pediatric cancer registry.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cancer incidence is increasing in developing nations, particularly in India.
  • Childhood cancers have unique genetic and environmental etiological factors.
  • Cancer incidence profiles vary geographically and culturally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and profile of childhood cancers in West Bengal, India.
  • To identify common childhood cancers and their age-specific variations.
  • To emphasize the need for a dedicated pediatric cancer registry.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective data collection from three medical college hospitals in West Bengal.
  • Data analysis for childhood cancer cases between 2008 and 2011.
  • Categorization of cancers by type and age group.

Main Results:

  • Leukemia was the most frequent childhood cancer, followed by lymphoma and retinoblastoma.
  • Age-specific variations were observed: retinoblastoma, renal tumors, neuroblastoma, and hepatic tumors were more common in children under five.
  • Lymphoma, leukemia, bone tumors, and central nervous system tumors were more prevalent in children over five.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood cancer profiles exhibit significant age-related variations.
  • Effective management requires understanding these diverse patterns.
  • A dedicated pediatric cancer registry is crucial for accurate assessment and improved outcomes in India.

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