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Objectives

The overall aims of ACCIS are:

• To establish and continuously update a database of all childhood cancer cases registered in population-based cancer registries in Europe


• To develop computer software for analysing and presenting grouped data


• To analyse the collected data and interpret the results scientifically


• To devise a procedure for semi-automated updates of the database


• To disseminate the knowledge generated


• To promote etiological and clinical research.

These objectives can be achieved by securing:

• An active network of participating population-based cancer registries


• Collaboration with specialists in paediatric oncology


• Effective communication


• Competent application of methodology


• Regular financial support.