CBTRUS Statistical Report: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Childhood and Adolescent Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Tumors Diagnosed in the United States in 2014–2018
Duke University · Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The CBTRUS Statistical Report: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Childhood and Adolescent Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Tumors Diagnosed in the United States in 2014-2018 comprehensively describes the current population-based incidence of primary malignant and non-malignant brain and other CNS tumors in children and adolescents ages 0-19 years, collected and reported by central cancer registries covering approximately 100% of the United States population. Overall, brain and other CNS tumors are the most common solid tumor, the most common cancer, and the most common cause of cancer death in children and adolescents ages 0-19 years. This report aims to serve as a useful resource for researchers,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 43.45
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 54
Authors
9- QTQuinn T. OstromCorresponding
Duke University, Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States
- MPMackenzie Price
Duke University, Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States
- KRKatherine Ryan
Duke University
- JEJacob Edelson
National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics
- CNCorey Neff
Duke University, Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Brain tumor
- Incidence (geometry)
- Central nervous system
- Pediatrics
- Childhood cancer
- Cancer
- Population
- Good health and well-being