Articles Related to oncology
Robotic Assisted Vs Traditional Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Peri-Operative Outcomes: A Comparative Single Operator Study
The European Association of Urology currently recommends partial nephrectomy as the preferred management for
localised cT1 renal tumours, irrespective of surgical approach. With the advent of robotic assisted partial nephrectomy,
there is growing evidence that warm ischaemia time may be reduced compared to the traditional laparoscopic approach.
Successful use of Eltrombopag for Management of Temozolomide Related Severe Prolonged Thrombocytopenia and Aplastic Anaemia in The Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) in a Regional Centre: A Case Report and Literature Review
Temozolomide is an orally administered chemotherapeutic drug used concurrently with radiation for the treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Although the addition of Temozolomide has shown to improve overall survival, it is commonly associated with haematological complications. Eltrombopag is an oral thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist that is also used off-label for temozolomide-induced aplastic anaemia.
Compliance in the Duration of Administration of Anticancer Chemotherapy: Comparative Study of Two Different Administration Modalities (PVC versus IVAD)
Objective: To evaluate the compliance of chemotherapy administration duration by comparing the peripheral venous catheter (PVC) route with the implantable venous access device (IVAD).Keywords: Chemotherapy; Gravity perfusion; Peripheral venous; Implantable venous access deviceIntroduction
Methods: This was a retrospective study that analyzed 566 cycles of chemotherapy administered by PVC at the Cancer Unit of Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital and 258 cycles administered by IVAD at the Oncology Department of Treichville University Hospital in Abidjan. We compared the differences between the programmed duration of chemotherapy and the actual duration of administration according to the two routes of administration.
Challenges in the Pharmacological Management of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in Children in the Maintenance Phase of Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma is an extremely chemo sensitive with a five year event free survival of greater than 90% in developed countries and a one year survival rate of 40-50% in developing countries.
Retinoblastoma: A Retrospective Study of 27 Cases in University Hospital of Lubumbashi-RDC
We conducted a retrospective study on 27children with retinoblastoma in the Lubumbashi University Hospital between January 2008 and October 2012. Al cases were diagnosis clinically and 11 cases were confirmed by histology.
Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma Transforming into Small Cell Carcinoma: An Extreme Rarity
Primary small cell lung cancer (SCLC) showing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation is extremely rare. Transformation into SCLC has been reported as an evolution of lung adenocarcinoma acquiring resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) and is considered to be a rare resistance mechanism of EGFR-TKI therapy.
Paediatric Radiotherapy in Morocco
In Morocco, through the finding of the Casablanca population-based registry, all cancers are estimated at 35000 new cases par year and 3.2% are aged less or equal 20 years.
Awareness of Cervical Cancer Risk Factors, Screening Practices and Attitudes among Nurses in a Primary Health Care Setting of Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study
The effectiveness of the cervical cancer screening activities depends on physicians and nurses’ level of awareness and their adherence to the program.
Treosulfan Plus Fludarabine – Encouraging Conditioning for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma
Allogeneic transplantation (Allo-SCT) in multiple myeloma is controversial mainly due to the relatively high non-relapse mortality (NRM). The aim with this retrospective single-center study was to evaluate recent transplants particularly after conditioning with treosulfan plus fludarabine (TreoFlu).
Breast Cancer Detection by Determination of Optical Properties of Non-Malignant and Malignant Breast Tissues
Breast cancer being one of the most frequent form of cancer, is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Early detection can greatly improve a woman`s chances for survival. In this paper we introduce an economic and accurate optical system for breast cancer detection.
Effect of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy on Pathologic Stage and Survival in Patients with Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer
The treatment of resectable stages of esophageal cancer often involves pre-operative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. This study aims to evaluate the effect of cisplatin/5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy on pathologic stage and survival in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer.
Gastroesophageal Cancer: Prognostic Factors and Treatment Results
The study presents the remote results of surgical treatment of 329 patients with cancer of gastroesophageal localization. Three 3-year survival rate is 37.1%, the 5-year survival rate is 26.2%. Prognosis after the surgery depends primarily on the extent of the tumour spread.
An Early Description of Carcinosarcoma in 1883
By 1804, John Abernethy was aware of the existence of a tumor which he called carcinomatous sarcoma. In this context, this paper presentshow, in 1883, David Finlay fully documented a case whose data were indicative of the formation of carcinosarcoma in a woman sufferingfrom fibroids.
Recurrent Benign Granular Cell Tumor of Breast with Malignancy – Does it Exist?
A granular cell tumor of the breast parenchyma is a rare tumor accounting for 5-6% of all granular cell carcinoma and are mostly benign in nature.
Hepatic Dysfunction as Presenting Manifestation of Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Hepatic dysfunction is rarely the presenting feature of malignancy, however it is important to recognize early on as the quick institution of chemotherapy could potentially reverse the liver disease.
Editorial Board Members Related to oncology
Qifeng Yang
Professor
Department of Breast Surgery
Director, Pathology Tissue Bank
Qilu Hospital, Shandong University
China
Department of Breast Surgery
Director, Pathology Tissue Bank
Qilu Hospital, Shandong University
China
AMER K. KARAM
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stanford University Hospital and Clinics Stanford
United States
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stanford University Hospital and Clinics Stanford
United States
Lucia Gutierrez Bayard
Associate Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar
Spain
Department of Radiation Oncology
Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar
Spain
Alain L Fymat
President/CEO and Professor
International Institute of Medicine and Science
Rancho Mirage
California
USA
International Institute of Medicine and Science
Rancho Mirage
California
USA
Fathinul Fikri Ahmad Saad
Senior lecturer
Centre for Diagnostic Nuclear Imaging
University Putra Malaysia
Malaysia
Centre for Diagnostic Nuclear Imaging
University Putra Malaysia
Malaysia
INTAN HAKIMAH ISMAIL
Associate Professor
Department of Paediatrics
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS)
University Putra Malaysia
Malaysia
Department of Paediatrics
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS)
University Putra Malaysia
Malaysia
Jacek Wachowiak
Professor
Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantology
University of Medical Sciences
Poland
Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantology
University of Medical Sciences
Poland
Peter Schemmer
Professor
Department of General -, Visceral- and Transplant Surgery
University Hospital of Heidelberg
Germany
Department of General -, Visceral- and Transplant Surgery
University Hospital of Heidelberg
Germany