Used principally in tumour or cancer registries for coding the site (topography) and the histology (morphology) of neoplasms, usually obtained from a pathology report.

Feb 3, 2025 · Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body.

Sep 9, 2025 · Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, go beyond their usual boundaries to invade …

Feb 11, 2025 · WHO and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically needed childhood cancer medicines in 3 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global …

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Feb 14, 2025 · The convention will culminate in a high-level event on 14 February aimed at advancing the paediatric oncology agenda in the European Region and beyond. There, the …

The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) has been used for nearly 25 years as the standard tool for coding diagnoses of neoplasms in tumour and cancer registrars …

Feb 13, 2025 · Biologic medicines have transformed treatment for numerous chronic and life-threatening conditions such as cancer, auto-immune diseases, and diabetes. These therapies …

Feb 14, 2024 · The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched today the 2024-2028 National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCP) Strategic …

Apr 15, 2025 · Childhood cancer remains a major health challenge in the WHO European Region. Kazakhstan is taking significant steps to improve survival rates and ensure every child gets …