Affiliation:
1. Pediatric Oncology Unit Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori Milan Italy
2. Department of Oncology and Hemato‐oncology University of Milan Milan Italy
Abstract
AbstractThis paper describes the complexity of the clinical management of foreign minors suffering from cancer, through the clinical experience of an Italian referral center. The study includes 50 patients less than 18 years (22% of the patients admitted to the unit in 2023), 32 foreigners who were Italian resident and 18 who had come to Italy specifically to receive cancer treatment. Patients who migrate for healthcare reasons often arrive at the referral center with advanced disease or relapse. Numerous socio‐cultural issues were reported. To address them, specific strategies were implemented to ensure equal and high‐quality care for all patients, respecting their needs.
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