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Colorectal cancer prevention [PDF]

Clinical and Translational Oncology, 2009
olorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem in Western countries. In Spain it represents approximately 15% of all tumours, with over 25,000 new cases recorded each year. It is the second leading cause of death due to cancer, causing over 13,000 deaths per year. In Spain the mean survival rate for CRC five years after diagnosis is 48%.
M, Andreu, M, Marzo, J, Mascort, E, Quintero, P, García-Alfonso, C, López-Ibor, T, Castells, P, Pérez Segura   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Gender differences in awareness and practices of cancer prevention recommendations in Korea: a cross-sectional survey [PDF]

Epidemiology and Health
OBJECTIVES Gender is a major determinant of health behaviors that influences cancer prevention awareness and practices. This study investigated the relationship of the awareness and practice rates of cancer prevention recommendations with gender and ...
Yoonjoo Choi, Naeun Kim, Jin-Kyoung Oh, Yoon-Jung Choi, Bohyun Park, Byungmi Kim   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cancer and thrombosis: Managing the risks and approaches to thromboprophylaxis [PDF]

, 2006
Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with patients without cancer. This results from both the prothrombotic effects of the cancer itself and iatrogenic factors, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, indwelling
Altinbas M, Athanasoulis CA, Bergqvist D, Bergqvist D, Buller HR, Clagett PG, Da Silva MS, Decousus H, ENOXACAN Study Group, Falanga A, Geerts WH, Gitter MJ, Goldenberg N, Gomes MPV, Green D, Haas S, Heit JA, Hettiarachchi RJK, Hull R, Hutten BA, International Multicentre Trial, Johnson MJ, Kakkar VV, Karthaus M, Koopman MMW, Levine MN, Mousa S A, Mousa SA, Prandoni P, Rasmussen MS, Rickles FR, Sallah S, Samama M, Siragusa B, The Columbus Investigators, White RH, Zacharski LR   +36 more
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Vietnamese American women’s beliefs and perceptions on cervical cancer, cervical cancer screening, and cancer prevention vaccines: A community-based participatory study

, 2017
Cervical cancer remains commonly diagnosed in Vietnamese American women. Despite efforts to increase cervical cancer screening among Vietnamese American women, participation rates are persistently lower than the national goal. The objective of this study
Allan, Rachael, Le, Tuong Vy, Nguyen, Kim Quy Vo, Nguyen, Thai Hien, Nguyen-Truong, Connie Kim Yen, Rodela, Keara, Truong, Anthony My   +6 more
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Reduction in squamous cell carcinomas in mouse skin by dietary zinc supplementation. [PDF]

, 2016
Inadequate dietary Zn consumption increases susceptibility to esophageal and other cancers in humans and model organisms. Since Zn supplementation can prevent cancers in rodent squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) models, we were interested in determining if it
Druck, Teresa, Fong, Louise Y., Huebner, Kay, Liu, James, Pan, Xueliang, Quimby, Donald, Schrock, Morgan S., Shen, Rulong, Sun, Jin, Zanesi, Nicola   +9 more
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Tackling tobacco: addressing high smoking prevalence among mental health consumers through systems change

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018
Background and challenges to implementation Smoking prevalence is five-times higher among Australian mental health consumers than the general population.
Scott Walsberger, Laura Twyman, Christina Watts, Amani Sobhan, Rebecca Ireland, Billie Bonevski   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Flavonoids and Other Polyphenols Act as Epigenetic Modifiers in Breast Cancer. [PDF]

, 2020
Breast cancer is a common cancer that occurs due to different epigenetic alterations and genetic mutations. Various epidemiological studies have demonstrated an inverse correlation between breast cancer incidence and flavonoid intake.
Anwar, Hina, Badgeley, Aja, Lakshmikuttyamma, Ashakumary, Lawrence, Katharine, Murphy, Paige, Selvakumar, Priyanga, Sharma, Urvashi   +6 more
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Exploring Preferences for a Digital Single‐Session Intervention for Adolescent Siblings of Youth With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Adolescent siblings of children with cancer are at elevated risk for psychosocial problems. Unfortunately, various barriers such as limited family time and resources, conflicting schedules, and psychosocial staffing constraints at cancer centers hinder sibling access to support.
Christina M. Amaro, Sarah Silver, Prishi Patel, Meredith K. Reffner Collins, Kimberly S. Canter, Stephanie Fooks‐Parker, Michael Amylon, Shawna V. Hudson, Jessica L. Schleider, Melissa A. Alderfer, Katie A. Devine   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Guideline for the Management Pathway and Quality Control of Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment in China's Counties

Cancer Innovation
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors among women in China, with approximately 306,000 new cases reported in 2016. Notably, around 33% (100,400) of these cases occurred in rural areas.
Breast Cancer Expert Committee of National Cancer Quality Control Center, Cancer Prevention and Treatment Committee of Healthy China Research Center   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preventive Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine Guidelines for Clinical Use in China(2025 edition)

Xiehe Yixue Zazhi
Prophylactic human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination is an effective strategy to prevent HPV infection and reduce the incidence of HPV-related diseases.Current clinical trials and real-world studies globally have demonstrated that prophylactic HPV ...
Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Chinese Medical Association, Branch of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, China Healthy Birth Science Association, Professional Committee on Cancer Prevention and Control, Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, Specialized Committee on Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Research, China Maternal and Child Health Research Association, National Collaborative Group for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment, China Cancer Foundation, Committee on Cervical Cancer, China Anti-Cancer Association, Branch of Obstetric and Gynecological Health Medicine, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care   +6 more
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