Meeting the Unmet Needs in Rare Cancer
Retinoblastoma, a rare but aggressive eye cancer in infants and young children, accounts for 2% to 4% of pediatric malignancies globally, with an incidence rate ranging from 1 in 20 000 to 1 in 15 000 children. Approximately 8000 new cases are reported annually across the globe, of which more than 1000 are reported in China. Notably, regions with the highest prevalence, such as Asia and Africa, have the highest mortality rates, ranging from 40% to 70%, in stark contrast with the 3% to 5% mortality rate in high-income countries. Читать дальше...