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Meralita Silvere Supervisor:Dr.Dong Pang Institute for Health Research. Aim The aim of the proposed research study is to develop and validate a prognostic tool among palliative children and young adults suffering with cancer.
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MeralitaSilvere Supervisor:Dr.Dong Pang Institute for Health Research Aim The aim of the proposed research study is to develop and validate a prognostic tool among palliative children and young adults suffering with cancer. “How long can I live”The development and validation of a prognostic tool among palliative children and young adults Sampling The sample will be collected from United Kingdom Children’s Cancer Study Group (UKCCSG) at London and Macmillan Cancer Support, London. Validation of the sample will be from Keech Hospice. • Objectives • Systematic review of prognostic factors contributing to cancer. • To develop a prognostic assessment tool to measure the life expectancy of the palliative children and young adults suffering with cancer. • To evaluate prognostic assessment tool among the palliative children and young adults suffering with cancer. • Expected outcomes • New tool will be developed which will potentially • contribute to NHS. • Wide application among palliative children and • young adults. • Procures financial benefit to the Department of the • Health.