Background Low-income, underinsured and uninsured women are less likely to be diagnosed via mammogram and more often diagnosed at later stages, with a resultant negative impact on survival. The New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program provides access to cancer screening services for low-income, underinsured and uninsured individuals. This program was recently evaluated, and it was found that enrollees were more likely to be diagnosed at later stages than nonenrollees, which may...
Background The genetic risk communication from proband to relatives varies from family to family, and patients often need support with the communication of genetic test results and making decisions to manage hereditary cancer risks. Objective The aim of this study was to characterize the communication of BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) genetic risk from proband to first-degree relatives (FDRs) using a social network framework. Methods We characterized network and nonnetwork factors to explore...
Background Sexuality is an important part of health-related quality of life. To ensure adequate supportive interventions, valid and reliable instruments specific to sexual changes and adjustments after cancer treatment are needed. Objectives The aims of this study were to test the psychometric properties of the Sexual Adjustment Questionnaire-Swedish version II (SAQ-SII) in patients treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and to describe and explore patients' experiences of sexuality after...
Background There have been remarkable advances in overall survival following the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in childhood, but toxicities, including pancreatitis, remain a concern. Pancreatitis occurs early in therapy, before extensive exposure to the chemotherapy agents associated with its development, indicating there are underlying risk factors for some children. The role of race/ethnicity in treatment-related pancreatitis has not been well established. Objective The aim...
Background The results of previous experimental studies have been inconsistent in the effect of preoperative education on postoperative outcomes, and there have been no meta-analyses focusing solely on preoperative education for patients with cancer. Objectives To identify the magnitude and direction of the effects of preoperative education and to investigate the influence of moderators on postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing cancer-related surgery. Methods A systematic review...
Background In hospital cancer care, there is no set standard for next-of-kin involvement in improving the quality of care and patient safety. There is therefore a growing need for tools and methods that can guide this complex area. Objective The aim of this study was to present the results from a consensus-based participatory process of designing a guide for next-of-kin involvement in hospital cancer care. Method A consensus process based on a modified Nominal group technique was applied...
Background The use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in cancer care is increasing over traditional central venous catheters. Nurses frequently collect blood by venipuncture when a PICC is inserted, as there is no available evidence to confirm the reliability of blood tests collected through PICCs in adults. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the reliability of blood samples for complete blood count (CBC) obtained through PICCs as an alternative to venipuncture. ...
Background Many adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer are dealing with late effects of the cancer and its treatment. Objective The aim of this study was to explore how AYA survivors cope with their childhood cancer experience and its long-term consequences. Methods This is a descriptive qualitative study in which 21 semistructured interviews with AYA survivors of childhood cancer were conducted. A thematic analysis was conducted by a multidisciplinary research...
Background Most cancer treatment is provided in the ambulatory setting; thus, it is important to know what issues ambulatory oncology nurses identify in their practice with older cancer patients as well as resources that are helpful or are needed. Objective The aim of this study was to capture ambulatory oncology nurses’ perceptions of the unique aspects of caring for older patients and to present the development process, content validity testing, and psychometric evaluation of a survey designed...
Background Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience psychological distress. The mind map–based life review program (MBLRP) offers the potential to reduce patients’ negative emotions. However, its effects remain unknown. Objective The objective of this study is to determine the effects of the MBLRP on anxiety and depressive symptoms in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods A randomized controlled trial with repeated measures was adopted. Eighty-four cancer patients...
Background Sleep disturbances are common among family caregivers (FCs) of patients with advanced cancer. Self-administered acupressure can combat insomnia, but no study has been conducted to evaluate its efficacy in caregivers of patients with advanced cancer. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate whether self-administered acupressure improves sleep quality for FCs of patients with advanced cancer. Methods Family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer who reported sleep...
Background There is little research that addresses the needs of trans and gender diverse people with cancer. Emerging evidence shows unique concerns, particularly in relation to gendered cancers such as breast and gynecological. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the intersubjective experiences in cancer care of trans and gender-diverse people to inform a microethical approach to improving care for this community. Methods Qualitative interviews (n = 12) were conducted with...
Background Cancer-related fatigue is a complex, multidimensional, subjective experience that affects patients physically, emotionally, and mentally. The interindividual variability in symptoms of cancer-related fatigue merits further exploration. Objective Our objective was to identify distinct profiles of cancer-related fatigue experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and to evaluate how subgroups vary demographically in clinical characteristics and in modifiable factors...
Background Cervical cancer treatment modalities, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and brachytherapy, often result in short- and long-term adverse effects such as nausea, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction. Chemotherapy and radiation are typically provided on an outpatient basis, requiring women to be more active in self-managing their symptoms at home. Objective The aim of this study was to explore how women with cervical cancer experience symptoms and manage daily life during treatment. ...
Background Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most prevalent need among breast cancer survivors. Age is the most consistent predictor of higher FCR, with prevalence rates as high as 70% among young adults. Although the association between age and higher FCR is well established, a more comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to higher FCR among young adult breast cancer survivors is needed. Objective The purpose of this integrative review was to explore the factors associated...
Background Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among Iranian women. Symptom disclosure plays an important role in help-seeking behavior among women with self-discovered breast cancer. Objective The aim of this study was to explain how symptoms are disclosed by Iranian women. Methods This study was conducted based on the grounded theory qualitative approach. Twenty-two Iranian women with breast cancer, who discovered the symptoms themselves and were referred to 2 teaching hospitals...
Background Communication between patients and healthcare professionals becomes increasingly important as patients with cancer are primarily treated in outpatient settings, where the time to communicate is brief. There is a need to understand patients' experiences of communication to ensure person-centered communication during treatment. Objective The aim of this study was to explore how patients experience communication with healthcare professionals during their course of treatment in an...
Background Patient engagement (PE) is a key factor for early-stage breast cancer survivors during survivorship, yet little is known about what factors may contribute to PE. Objectives The aims of this study were to describe the relationship between sociodemographic factors, survivorship variables, and PE and explore how variations in these variables might contribute to PE in breast cancer survivors. Methods A cross-sectional, web-based self-report national survey was conducted to assess...
Background Brain tumors account for the majority of central nervous system tumors, and most are removed by craniotomies. Many postcraniotomy patients experience moderate or severe pain after surgery, but patient perspectives on their experiences with pain management in the hospital have not been well described. Objective The aim of this study was to describe how patients who have undergone a craniotomy for brain tumor removal experience pain management while hospitalized. Methods Qualitative...
Background The side effects of local and systemic treatments for breast cancer negatively impact the body image, sexual functioning, and social life of women on treatment for breast cancer. One of the ways to help these women adapt to their disease and cope with the effects of the disease and the side effects of its treatment is through support groups. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a support group intervention, guided by Roy’s Adaptation Model, on sexual...
Background Hope is negatively associated with parental psychosocial distress and psychological maladjustment as well as an important aspect of emotional well-being and coping for adults with cancer and their caregivers. Yet, little is known about hope experiences of parents of children with cancer. Objective The aim of this study was to comprehensively describe hope experiences in parents of children with cancer using a systematic mixed-studies review. Intervention/Methods Psych INFO,...
Background Research has explored the effectiveness of positive thinking on individuals, but only a few studies have investigated the factors that influence individual positive thinking, particularly among patients with prostate cancer. Objectives The aim of this study was to understand the factors that affect positive thinking among patients with prostate cancer and the mediating role of self-efficacy. Methods A cross-sectional design and a convenience sampling method were used to recruit...
Background Home is often deemed to be the preferred place of death for most patients. Knowing the factors related to the actualization of a preferred home death may yield evidence to enhance the organization and delivery of healthcare services. Objective The objectives of this study were to measure the congruence between a preferred and actualized home death among cancer patients in receipt of home-based palliative care in Canada and explore predictors of actualizing a preferred home death. ...
Background There is a lack of studies investigating gender differences in cancer truth-telling, especially from the Asia Pacific countries. Objective The aim of this study was to compare preferences for cancer truth-telling between male and female cancer patients in Taiwan. Methods We used a quantitative cross-sectional design. Cancer patients (aged ≥18 years) were enrolled from 6 hospitals across Taiwan. A Taiwanese version of the Japanese truth-telling questionnaire was used to collect...
Background Dignity is an inherent value in palliative care, but understanding dignity among people living with and hospitalized for incurable esophageal cancer has not been explored. Objective The aim of this study was to empirically explore the meaning of dignity in people hospitalized with incurable esophageal cancer. Methods A qualitative hermeneutic approach, inspired by Gadamer, guided the research process and interpretation of the transcribed interviews. Eighteen patients participated...
Background Ovarian cancer (OvCa) patients suffer from symptoms that severely affect quality of life. To optimally manage these symptoms, their symptom experiences must be better understood. Social media have emerged as a data source to understand these experiences. Objective The objective of this study was to use topic modeling (ie, latent Dirichlet allocation [LDA]) to understand the symptom experience of OvCa patients through analysis of online forum posts from OvCa patients and their caregivers. ...
Background Symptom management is a cornerstone of quality care and has the potential to vastly influence patient experiences. The supportive care needs of children, however, are not well described. Objective The aims of this study were to describe documentation about assessment and occurrence of symptoms in medical records of children with cancer and to compare the profile of documented symptoms with child self-report. Methods Twelve weeks of medical records of children (8–18 years)...
Background The move of cancer treatment into the outpatient setting can impact patient experience. Understanding how service delivery change impacts different people requires service feedback to inform future delivery development. The use of patient experience questionnaires often generates large amount of free-text data that are difficult to analyze. Objective The aim of this study was to describe a proof-of-concept study exploring the experiences and perceptions of people undergoing cancer...
Background Sleep disturbance is a frequent and significant problem challenge for family caregivers of patients with cancer. A previously tested 6-week auricular acupressure intervention was found to reduce symptom burden in women with cancer. It is possible that such an intervention has a concomitant benefit for family caregivers. Objectives The aim of this study was to explore if the effects of an auricular acupressure intervention on major symptoms experienced by women with ovarian cancer...
Background Resilience is important for patients with cancer. However, the relationships among factors affecting the resilience of patients with lung cancer have not been studied sufficiently. Objective The aim of this study was to clarify the relationships among social support, resilience, self-efficacy, and symptom distress among patients with lung cancer. Methods Through simple random sampling, 303 patients with lung cancer from 4 tertiary hospitals in Changsha, China, were recruited...
Background Survivors of lymphoma experience multiple challenges after treatment. However, a lack of knowledge of in-depth experiences of lymphoma survivors in early aftercare persists. Objective To gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences of lymphoma survivors in early aftercare who have received an aftercare consultation based on evidence-based guideline recommendations, with an advanced practice nurse. Methods This study used a narrative design. We recruited lymphoma survivors...
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Researchers at McMaster and Brock universities in Canada have developed a hand-held device that can provide rapid measurements of cancer biomarkers in blood samples. Termed an electrochemical bio‐barcode assay, the device could be used to measure a variety of health markers at home, and is similar to the devices used by patients with diabetes to measure blood glucose levels. Monitoring and detecting disease using blood-based biomarkers typically requires a blood sample to be sent to a laboratory...
In today’s show, Gabe discusses what he could have done differently as a newly diagnosed bipolar patient that may have made his life a little easier. He and Lisa also discuss some common pitfalls a new patient may run into. For example, what’s the problem when patients are told they need to be med-compliant at all costs? Should you be open at work about your illness? Join us to hear Gabe’s experiences and learn from his rookie mistakes (which actually ended up working out in the end anyway). (Transcript...
Chris EdwardsThere have been 20 questions to increase, cut, or limit income taxes on statewide ballots over the past decade, as compiled byBallotpedia. I examined those ballotshere and found that voters favored the small ‐government side 60 percent of the time.What about sales and excise taxes? In November,Oregon voters will decide on Measure 108, which would increase taxes on cigarettes by $2 per pack. Governor Kate Brown —who received an “F” on this year’sCato fiscal report—has pushed for the...
In conclusion, we found that regardless of the presence of multimorbidity, engaging in a healthier lifestyle was associated with up to 6.3 years longer life for men and 7.6 years for women; however, not all lifestyle risk factors equally correlated with life expectancy, with smoking being significantly worse than others. A Hydrogel Scaffold to Encourage Peripheral Nerve Regeneration https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2020/10/a-hydrogel-scaffold-to-encourage-peripheral-nerve-regeneration/...
Fusion genes feature in many cancers, a form of mutation in which two genes are joined together, such as through deletion of the DNA sequences that normally separate the two genes. The resulting mutant fusion gene sequence encodes a fusion protein that can have novel effects, or in which both portions remain functional, but are now produced in at inappropriate times and in inappropriate amounts. This change in cell biochemistry can be important in driving cancerous behavior, and this appears to be...
Zebrafish are highly regenerative, capable of regrowing organs, and even nervous system tissue such as the retina. Research groups investigate these species in search of specific mechanisms of proficient regeneration, with the hope that they can be ported over to human biochemistry. In the best case scenario, mechanisms of this nature could still exist in mammals, retained in order to conduct embryonic development, but actively suppressed in some way in adults, possibly because such suppression reduces...
Researchers are writing a great many papers these days to point out the obvious regarding COVID-19, that the vast majority of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus mortality occurs in olders individuals, particularly those who already suffer age-related disease and thus a high burden of tissue and immune system dysfunction. This process of repeating the obvious seems necessary, given that the public discourse on the topic of the present pandemic presents it as a condition that affects all members of society more...
In this study, we assessed the role of G3BP1 as a regulator of the deleterious effects of senescent cells. We show that G3BP1 is required for the activation of the senescent-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). During senescence, G3BP1 achieves this effect by promoting the association of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) with cytosolic chromatin fragments. In turn, G3BP1, through cGAS, activates the NF-κB and STAT3 pathways, promoting SASP expression and secretion. G3BP1 depletion or pharmacological...
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Researchers at the University of Leeds in the UK have developed a robotic system that can assist a physician or nurse to perform a colonoscopy. The system uses magnets to guide a probe through the body, and its developers claim that the approach is easier for operators and less painful and uncomfortable for patients. The researchers hope that the system could make colonoscopies more widely available. Colonoscopies are vital in detecting a variety of pathologies, including colorectal cancer....
Okay, back to where we were before I was so rudely interrupted. As we have established, insurance is about risk pools. Sure, you can offer a cheap policy if you only sell it to people who are young and healthy, and that's what would happen in a non-regulated ( " free " ) market; but that would be largely pointless. As soon as somebody actually needed the insurance, they would not be able to renew it. People who are fortunate enough to have employer-provided insurance (which is an oddity largely specific...
A recent pair of open access papers offer an interesting viewpoint on embryonic development, aging, cancer, and possible approaches to rejuvenation in this era of biotechnology. I'm not sure that I agree with more than half of it, but it does make for a good read, even given that the language is somewhat obtuse in places. Tissue growth is the unifying process, wherein: (a) embryonic development is the epitome of regulated, successful, beneficial growth; (b) aging suppresses and damages the shackled...
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Authors: Ashrafizadeh M, Zarabi A, Hushmandi K, Moghadam ER, Hashemi F, Daneshi S, Hashemi F, Tavakol S, Mohammadinejad R, Najafi M, Dudha N, Garg M Abstract Brain tumors are responsible for high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several factors such as the presence of blood-brain barrier (BBB), sensitive location in the brain, and unique biological features challenge the treatment of brain tumors. The conventional drugs are no longer effective in the treatment of brain tumors, and scientists...
Authors: Murugesan S, Murugesan J, Palaniappan S, Palaniappan S, Murugan T, Siddiqui SS, Loganathan S Abstract Lung cancer is the leading type of cancer worldwide today. Kinases play a crucial role in mediating the signaling pathways and it directs to control several necessary cellular processes. Conversely, deregulation of tyrosine kinases leads to oncogenic conversion, uncontrolled cell proliferation and tumorigenesis. Tyrosine kinases are largely deregulated in lung cancer and specifically...
CONCLUSION: The status of RAD50 promoter's methylation inversely correlates with the expression level of RAD50. While RAD50 is overexpressed in breast cancer patients and thus makes tumor resistant against many anti-cancer drugs. PMID: 33038913 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Cancer Drug Targets)
Authors: Li Y, Cui J, Jia J Abstract CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 are extrahepatic P450 family members involved in the metabolism of procarcinogens, such as PAHs, heterocyclic amines and halogen-containing organic compounds. CYP1A1/1B1 also participate in the metabolism of endogenous 17-β-estradiol, producing estradiol hydroquinones which are the intermediates of carcinogenic semiquinones and quinones. CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 proteins share approximately half amino acid sequence identity but differ in crystal...
CONCLUSION: The genetic fusion of iRGD tumor penetrating peptide to non-internalizing affinity targeting ligands may improve their tumor tropism and parenchymal penetration for more efficient delivery of imaging and therapeutic agents into solid tumor lesions. PMID: 33001014 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Cancer Drug Targets)
CONCLUSION: In the near future exosomes can become an efficient gene carrier for delivery and a biomarker for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. PMID: 32972340 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Cancer Drug Targets)
CONCLUSION: We suggest that the WDFY3 neoantigens may affect prognosis by regulating antitumor immunity and that the WDFY3 neoantigens may be harnessed as potential targets for immunotherapy of EHCC. PMID: 32957886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Cancer Drug Targets)
CONCLUSIONS: Our results confirm the efficacy and safety of a first line regimen comprising gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in metastatic PDAC in a real-life population. PMID: 32957885 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Cancer Drug Targets)
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Deep Dive: From Google's AI for mammograms to clinical trial recruitment, digital health is tackling some of the biggest challenges in the breast cancer space. (Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
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AbstractOsteosarcoma (OS) is the most common primary bone malignancy with high rates of recurrence and metastasis. OS often spreads to lungs, an optimized model for studying lung metastatic OS cells may help develop potential therapies for patients with lung metastasis. Here we firstly report an organoid culture system for lung metastatic OS tissues. We provided a fully described formula that was required for establishing lung metastatic OS organoids (OSOs). Using this protocol, the lung OSOs were...
In conclusion, we found key dysregulated genes associated with CRC and potential small molecules to reverse them.COL1A2,THBS2,TIMP1, andCXCL8 may act as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of CRC. (Source: Medical Oncology)
AbstractMultiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by the proliferation of abnormal plasma cells in bone marrow. Flow cytometry distinguishes between normal and abnormal plasma cells by evaluating cluster of differentiation (CD) 56 and CD19 expression patterns. Moreover, immunophenotyping of mature plasma cell 1 (MPC-1) and very late antigen-5 (CD49e) identifies the maturity of MM as mature (MPC-1+, CD49e+), intermediate (MPC-1+, CD49e–), or immature (MPC-1–, CD49e–). We retrospectively...
AbstractFinancial constraints faced by the families play a vital role in cancer treatment refusal, non-adherence, and failure of the prescribed therapy. This review aims to give an insight into the economic perspective of cancer treatment in India, focusing on the accessibility and affordability of oncological drugs, and the move towards generics/biosimilars without compromising on the quality of the treatment. The monthly cost of a set of drugs available in India for the treatment of solid malignancies,...
In this study, the effects of the active ingredients in traditional food supplements used in many countries on the lung cancer were calculated based on the drugs used as standard. It will be hope that these active substances with high healing effects will be tested in the clinical field and turned into drugs. (Source: Medical Oncology)
AbstractIn the recent years, using genetically modified T cells has been known as a rapid developing therapeutic approach due to the heartwarming results of clinical trials with patients suffering from relapsed or refractory (R/R) hematologic malignancies such as R/R Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (R/R ALL). One of these renowned approaches is Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). CARs are synthetic receptors with the ability to be expressed on the surface of T lymphocytes and are specifically designed...
In this study, we performed in vitro macrophage coculture studies and studies with RPMI 8226 and TAMs cell-conditioned media to explore their effects on the proliferation, migration, and tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Our results showed that M2 macrophages and RPMI 8226 cells could synergistically promote HUVEC proliferation, migration, and tube formation, and that VEGFA depletion in both cell types suppressed HUVEC tube formation ability. Conversely, M1 macrophages...
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AbstractTumor growth patterns differ depending on the individual tumor, leading to various patterns of genetic heterogeneity across tumors. Despite their importance, the population mutation properties of tumor evolution have not been well studied, especially in terms of overall genetic heterogeneity. The current study aims to examine factors in tumor evolution influencing overall genetic heterogeneity. Extensive simulations of the representative evolutionary patterns of various tumors were conducted...
In this study, we found Yin Yang 1 (YY1) is a critical regulator of EMT in bladder cancer. First, we showed that YY1 was upregulated in bladder cancer tissues than that in adjacent normal tissues. Then, we proved that YY1 promoted EMT of bladder cancer cells. Further experiments indicated that YY1 affected the EMT of bladder cancer through transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) signaling pathway. Taken together, our study identifies YY1 as a key EM T driver in bladder cancer, suggesting it as a potential...
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