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Prevalence and factors of COVID-19 vaccine refusal among solid cancer patients in China: an application of the health belief model

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
IntroductionIt is essential to protect cancer patients from contracting COVID-19 through vaccination. A majority of cancer patients are recommended by international health authorities to take up the vaccines.
Zhaomin Xie, Zhaomin Xie, Zhaomin Xie, Joseph Tak-Fai Lau, Joseph Tak-Fai Lau, Joseph Tak-Fai Lau, Joseph Tak-Fai Lau, Yuanke Liang, Qiaolei Ouyang, Junjia Chen, Si Lin, Kaitao Yao, Xuanyin Hu, Haoyu Lin, Yanqiu Yu, De Zeng, De Zeng   +16 more
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Mobile Phone Apps for Quality of Life and Well-Being Assessment in Breast and Prostate Cancer Patients: Systematic Review [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Mobile phone health apps are increasingly gaining attention in oncological care as potential tools for supporting cancer patients. Although the number of publications and health apps focusing on cancer is increasing, there are still few ...
Dorronzoro Zubiete, Enrique, Gabarrón, Elia, Monteiro Guerra, Francisco, Rincón, Esther, Rivera Romero, Octavio, Sánchez Bocanegra, Carlos Luis   +5 more
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Changes in Body Composition in Children and Young People Undergoing Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ongoing evidence indicates increased risk of sarcopenic obesity among children and young people (CYP) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), often beginning early in treatment, persisting into survivorship. This review evaluates current literature on body composition in CYP with ALL during and after treatment.
Lina A. Zahed, Raquel Revuelta Iniesta, Mary Fewtrell, Julie Lanigan, Breeana Gardiner, Graeme O'Connor   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complete Response of a Patient with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Sigmoid Colon: A Case Report

Forum of Clinical Oncology
Squamous cell carcinoma of the sigmoid colon is an exceedingly rare and often late-diagnosed form of colon cancer. It presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and nonspecific symptoms.
Al-Bairmany Yaala Saady Raof
doaj   +1 more source

GPs' recognition of death in the foreseeable future and diagnosis of a fatal condition: a national survey [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Nowadays, palliative care is considered as a care continuum that may start early in the course of the disease. In order to address the evolving needs of patients for palliative care in time, GPs should be aware in good time of the diagnosis ...
Claessen, Susanne JJ, Deliens, Luc, Donker, Gé A, Echteld, Michael A, Francke, Anneke L, Schweitzer, Bart PM   +5 more
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Parent‐to‐Child Information Disclosure in Pediatric Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite professional consensus regarding the importance of open communication with pediatric cancer patients about their disease, actual practice patterns of disclosure are understudied. Extant literature suggests a significant proportion of children are not told about their diagnosis/prognosis, which is purported to negatively ...
Rachel A. Kentor, Flora Hoodin, Michelle Byrd, Kristin A. Kullgren, Leah LaLonde, Lauren Benkoske, Patrick Smith, Dawn Carson, Karen MacDonald, Susumu Inoue, Brenda Kitchen, Kate Gowans, Gregory A. Yanik   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Generational differences in healthcare: the role of technology in the path forward

Frontiers in Public Health
Healthcare systems worldwide are under increasing pressure due to aging populations, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and heightened patient expectations.
Costanza Cecconi, Rob Adams, Antonella Cardone, Joséfine Declaye, Mitchell Silva, Tineke Vanlerberghe, Nick Guldemond, Ignaas Devisch, Joris van Vugt   +8 more
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The Alternative Appeal [PDF]

, 2013
For decades, Americans expressed dissatisfaction with conventional cancer treatments. I examine the appeal of biological alternatives to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for patients with cancer.
DeRoo, Courtney
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Radiotherapy Delivery in Deep Inspiration for Pediatric Patients—Final Results of the Phase II Feasibility Study TEDDI

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The TEDDI trial tested the feasibility and reproducibility of deep‐inspiration breath‐hold (DIBH) in pediatric patients referred for radiotherapy. This report presents final results, including patient‐reported outcomes (PRO) and dosimetric comparison of DIBH and free‐breathing (FB).
Daniella Elisabet Østergaard, Anni Young Lundgaard, Laura Ann Rechner, Danijela Dejanovic, Hanne Krogh Rose, Jolanta Hansen, Leila Vaalavirta, Miia Mokka, Marianne Aznar, Peder Skov Wehner, Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim, Maja Vestmø Maraldo   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pancreas Cancer-Associated Weight Loss. [PDF]

, 2019
Unintentional weight loss in patients with pancreatic cancer is highly prevalent and contributes to low therapeutic tolerance, reduced quality of life, and overall mortality.
Denlinger, Crystal S, Hendifar, Andrew E, Matrisian, Lynn M, Petzel, Maria QB, Picozzi, Vincent J, Precision Promise Consortium, Rahib, Lola, Zimmers, Teresa A   +7 more
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