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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of Acceptance of Cervical Cancer Screening in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2012
To describe how demographic characteristics and knowledge of cervical cancer influence screening acceptance among women living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Multistage cluster sampling was carried out in 45 randomly selected streets in Dar es Salaam. Women
Dartell, Myassa Arkam, Kjaer, Susanne, Susanne Kjaer, Tersbol, Britt, Rasch, Vibeke, Kahesa, Crispin, Britt Tersbol, Kjaer, S., Dartell, M., Mwaiselage, Julius, Julius Mwaiselage, Ngoma, Twalib, Kahesa, C., Ngoma, T., Vibeke Rasch, Rasch, Vibeke; id_orcid, Twalib Ngoma, Dartell, Myassa, Mwaiselage, J., Crispin Kahesa, Myassa Dartell, Tersbol, B., Rasch, V.   +22 more
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Principles of Cancer Screening

Cancer Control, 1995
Early detection of cancer, prior to its clinical manifestations, appears to be a worthwhile and desirable goal. Yet, the concept and acceptance of cancer screening remain controversial and often confusing. While the benefits of screening are obvious to those whose screening tests have resulted in successful interventions, attention also needs to be ...
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lack of consensus in calculation of interval cancer rates for cervical cancer screening

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Introduction In 2018, nondisclosure of results of retrospective audits of cytology in interval cancers precipitated a crisis in the Irish national cervical screening programme.
Patricia Fitzpatrick, Therese Mooney, Yvonne Williams, Caroline Mason Mohan, Jesper Bonde, Julia Gao, Andrzej Nowakowski, Annemie Haelens, Urska Ivanus, Maiju Pankakoski, Tina Karapetyan, Noirin E. Russell   +11 more
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Oral cancer in the UK: to screen or not to screen [PDF]

Oral Oncology, 1998
Although oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for only a small proportion of malignant neoplasms in the UK, oral cancer incidence and mortality rates have been rising in recent years. The natural history of oral cancer is not adequately understood at present and there is very little information about the epidemiology of precancerous lesions in the UK.
V C, Rodrigues, S M, Moss, H, Tuomainen
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influences on uptake of cancer screening in mental health service users: a qualitative study. [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: Cancers are a leading cause of death worldwide. People with mental illness are 30 % more likely to die from cancer than the general population.
Sarah Clement (3513080), Clement, Sarah, Ohlsen, Ruth, Ruth Ohlsen, Elizabeth A. Barley, Caroline Burgess (3513071), Jackie Sturt, Burgess, C., Paul Walters (349725), Sturt, Jackie; id_orcid, Paul Walters, Clifton, A., Burgess, Caroline, Elizabeth Barley (3513077), Sturt, Jackie, Walters, Paul, Ruth Ohlsen (3513074), Sarah Clement, Sturt, J., Pras Ramluggun (3513083), Jackie Sturt (2885966), Ohlsen, R., Pras Ramluggun, Barley, Elizabeth A., Barley, Elizabeth, Clement, S., Clifton, Abigail, Ramluggun, Pras, Abigail Clifton, Ramluggun, P., Caroline Burgess, Abigail Clifton (3513086), Barley, E.A.   +32 more
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