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Cancers in the paediatric age group may be due to genetic alterations and environmental influences, with unknown preventive measures available. Metastatic disease is seen in 80% of cases. Combined modality management with intent for organ and function preservation with reduction in treatment-related toxicity is of prime importance. Most of these tumours are extremely responsive to therapy with remission rates of around 60%.
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Mukherji, A. (2018). Principles of Management of Cancers in Paediatric Patients. In: Basics of Planning and Management of Patients during Radiation Therapy. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6659-7_5
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