National Childhood Cancer Plan Prepared by the National Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology and the National Society of Pediatric Hematologists and Oncologists as a New Successful Strategy

Background and context: More than 4000 cases of pediatric cancer registered in Russia annually. Overall survival for pediatric cancer is about 80% and improved from 10% during last 25 years. Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology (Center) and the National Society of Pediatric Hematologists and Oncologists (NSPHO) played a major role in this movement. Aim: Build new childhood cancer control plan based on close collaboration of 86 centers and departments of pediatric oncology. Strategy/Tactics: Plan is based on close collaboration between leading Center and NSPHO (representative of all centers) and supported by the government and the Ministry of Health. Plan developed as the result of analysis of strengths, weaknesses, threats and possible opportunities. Strengths: unique standards (guidelines and protocols) for pediatric cancer for all country with the financial governmental support, strong society (NSPHO), availability of modern technologies and r...