Pediatric oncology in Pakistan.

@article{Ashraf2012PediatricOI,
  title={Pediatric oncology in Pakistan.},
  author={Muhammad Shamvil Ashraf},
  journal={Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology},
  year={2012},
  volume={34 Suppl 1},
  pages={
          S23-5
        }
}
  • M. Ashraf
  • Published 1 March 2012
  • Medicine
  • Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Pediatric oncology in Pakistan has developed over last decade with substantial increase in the facility for treatment and number of expertise. Though large numbers of children still do not reach treatment center more children have now access to quality cancer treatment. There has been gradual improvement in Pediatric oncology nursing and allied services. Pediatric Palliative care in Pakistan is in initial phase of development. Pediatric Oncology services are largely supported by philanthropists… 
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