Kyrönlahti A, et al. - Using the Finnish Cancer Registry as well as the Population Register Center, researchers focused on childhood cancer mortality and survival in immigrants in Finland. They identified 4,437 patients (under the age of 20 years) diagnosed with cancer between 1990 and 2009. Their parents were also identified. The observed 5-year mortality was higher in patients or parents of foreign background and born abroad vs those of Finnish background and born in Finland. A higher childhood cancer survival was reported in 5-year follow-up in correlation with the mother or the father having a Finnish background and born in Finland. Although access to public healthcare was equal, still, childhood cancer mortality and survival differed significantly by background. Along with genetic and biologic factors, cultural diversity, linguistic barriers and challenges in navigating the healthcare system were suggested as possible contributors. It is essential to provide tailored information and to consider cultural and linguistic aspects when diagnosing and treating patients from various ethnic backgrounds who have not yet combined into the local culture and healthcare system.