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AIMS: To analyze the impact of two cancer support groups in the treatment and abandonment of childhood cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective review of children with cancer funded and non-funded who were treated at Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital from 2010 to 2013. A total of 100 patients were funded, 57 by Ray of Light Foundation and 43 by Pediatric Lymphoma Project and 70 non-funded. RESULTS: The total current survival of 80%, including those who have completed treatment and those currently undergoing treatment, is comparable in both the groups. Abandonment of treatment after initiating therapy was not seen in the financially supported group whereas abandonment of treatment after initiation was seen in one child in the non-funded group. CONCLUSIONS: Besides intensive treatment with good supportive care, financial support also has an important impact on compliance and abandonment in all socioeconomic strata of society. Financial support from private cancer support groups also has its impact beyond the patient and family, in reducing the burden on government institutions by non-governmental funding in private sector. Improvement in the delivery of pediatric oncology care in developing countries could be done by financial support from the private sector.
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A retrospective study was conducted at the Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital to analyze the bacterial isolates from the wounds of patients admitted to the Burns Unit and to determine the sensitivity patterns of the commonly cultured organisms over a 6-year period, December 1998 to December 2004. A total of 535 samples were analysed. Single isolates were more common. Pseudomonas was the most commonly cultured organism followed by Staphylococcus aureus. Escherechia coli and Klebsiella were seen in equal numbers. ESBL rates were 37%. Antibiotic sensitivity patterns and periodic ESBL surveillance helped in selection of appropriate antibiotics.
