Impact of treatment refusal and abandonment on survival outcomes in pediatric osteosarcoma in Southeast Asia: A multicenter study.

Chalinee Monsereenusorn Ana Patricia Alcasabas Amos Hong Pheng Loh Shui Yen Soh Kenneth Pak Leung Wong Miriam Santiago Kimpo Chetan Anil DhamneSally BlairCatherine G Lam Apichat Photia Piya Rujkijyanont Chanchai Traivaree Sutipat Pairojboriboon Carlos Rodriguez Galindonull null

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2022)

The prevalence of TxRA was high in SEA, particularly in lower middle-income countries. Factors associated with TxRA related to tumor burden. Treatment outcomes could be substantially improved by lowering the refusal and abandonment rates.

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risk factors
physical activity
mental health
young adults
replacement therapy