TABLE 1.
Cases of pediatric solid tumor newly diagnosed during the 8‐week lockdown and during the subsequent 8 weeks
| Period | March 9‐May 3, 2020 (lockdown) | May 4‐June 28, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Newly diagnosed cases | 16 | 37 |
| Age | 3‐24 years (median 10 years) | 1 month‐24 years (median 11 years) |
| Region of provenance | ||
| Northern Italy | 14 b | 29 |
| Central Italy | 0 | 3 |
| Southern Italy | 2 | 5 |
| Tumor type b | ||
| CNS tumors | 5 | 10 |
| Bone/soft tissue sarcomas | 6 | 8 |
| Lymphomas | 1 | 2 |
| Others | 4 | 17 |
| Stage: | ||
| M0 | 13 | 31 |
| M1 | 3 | 6 |
Abbreviations: CNS, central nervous system; M0, without metastases; M1, with metastases.
From Lombardy (Milan region).
a
Our center only treats solid tumors.