INPHOG-EPI-22-03

Establishing the first dedicated population-based childhood cancer registry (pbccr) and network of hospital-based childhood cancer registries (hbccrs) in India.

PI : Dr. Venkatraman Radhakrishnan

Institution : Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai

Mail Id :venkymd@gmail.com

About the Study

This study aims to establish India’s first structured system of population-based and hospital-based childhood cancer registries to generate accurate national data and improve cancer care planning.

Aim of the Study

To map all the potential data sources that provide patient data to the Chennai PBCCR and evaluate the completeness of data regarding patient identity, disease information, and follow-up.

Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria

All children with cancer or non-malignant brain tumors less than or equal to 19 years of age and registered in the designated network hospital for diagnosis or treatment will be included in the respective HBCCR.