The Ukrainian children emergency: How the Pediatric Oncology Unit of Turin supports cancer patients and their families who have escaped war

• Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer Vol. 69; no. 9; pp. e29769 - n/a
• Main Authors: Zucchetti, Giulia, Battaglini, Chiara, Ciappina, Sabrina, Geuna, Tiziana, Giordano, Mario, Peirolo, Claudia, Roccia, Elvia, Asaftei, Sebastian, Quarello, Paola, Fagioli, Franca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.09.2022
• Subjects: adolescents; cancer; Children; Hematology; Oncology; Patients; Pediatrics; support; Ukraine; War; cancer; adolescents; children; support; Ukraine; pediatrics

Due to the war in Ukraine, many children have been killed and those who suffer from severe diseases, such as oncological pathologies, are facing serious challenges as their treatment is interrupted. The objective of this report is to describe one of the first Italian humanitarian expeditions launche...