Inclusion criteria: |
• Children diagnosed with cancers before the age of 18 years |
• Diagnosed children who commenced first line treatment (curative or palliative intent) at the participating treating hospital, no more than one month prior to date of recruitment |
• Children residing in India at the time of onset of symptoms and have not travelled outside India to seek care |
• Children who have a caregiver present at the time of the interview |
• Caregivers who can speak the local language or a language known to the interviewers (Hindi, English, Urdu, Telugu) |
Exclusion criteria: |
• Non-malignant haematological conditions like thalassemia, haemophilia |
• Those who have presented with relapse during/after treatment |