Photodynamic therapy of early stage oral cavity and oropharynx neoplasms: an outcome analysis of 170 patients [PDF]
The indications of photodynamic therapy (PDT) of oral cavity and oropharynx neoplasms are not well defined. The main reason is that the success rates are not well established.
A Langius +43 more
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BACKGROUND: Only a few studies have evaluated the clinicopathological features of oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in Brazil, and most were conducted in the most industrialized region of the country, i.e. the southeastern region. The aim of this study
Amanda Almeida Leite +6 more
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Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment [PDF]
Background Treatment of cancer is increasingly effective but is associated with short and long term side effects. Oral and gastrointestinal side effects, including oral candidiasis, remain a major source of illness despite the use of a variety of agents ...
Clarkson, Jan E. +5 more
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The aim of this study was to identify the immunoexpression of methallothionein in oral squamous cell carcinoma as well as to address the correlation with clinical features, histological grade and patient survival.
Girlene Maria do Rego BEZERRA +6 more
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A Phase II Basket Trial of Dual Anti-CTLA-4 and Anti-PD-1 Blockade in Rare Tumors (DART SWOG 1609) in Patients with Nonpancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. [PDF]
PurposeImmune checkpoint blockade has improved outcomes across tumor types; little is known about the efficacy of these agents in rare tumors. We report the results of the (nonpancreatic) neuroendocrine neoplasm cohort of SWOG S1609 dual anti-CTLA-4 and ...
Baghdadi, Tareq Al +21 more
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Associated factors of hope in cancer patients during treatment : a systematic literature review [PDF]
Aim: To identify the associated factors of hope during treatment in cancer patients. Background: Hope is very important to cancer patients at all stages of the disease process. Hope is seen as an important coping mechanism.
Grypdonck, Maria +3 more
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Multiple primary malignant neoplasms of the mouth and oropharynx
Introduction. Probability of development of multiple primary tumors in patients who received treatment due to head and neck cancers varies between 5.6 and 35.9 % per different sources. moreover, treatment capabilities are severely limited by postoperative anatomical changes and previous radiation therapy, and the second tumor frequently causes death in
M. A. Kropotov +8 more
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The Role of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Ataxia‐Telangiectasia
ABSTRACT Background Ataxia‐telangiectasia (A‐T) is a DNA repair disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, and cancer predisposition. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an established therapy in related disorders such as Fanconi anemia (FA) and Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), but its role in A‐T is unclear.
Laila Alkhouli +3 more
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Impact of smoking on dendritic cells in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Smoking has been shown to alter innate and adaptive immune responses and is directly associated with the onset of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
Heron STÄHELIN +4 more
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Role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Salivary Gland Pathology and its Histopathological Correlation: A Two Year Prospective Study in Western India. [PDF]
Background and objectives: Salivary gland lesions account for 2-6.5% of all the neoplasms of the head and neck. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is being increasingly used in the diagnosis of salivary gland lesions.
Agravat, AH +3 more
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