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Toward Cultural Oncology: The Evolutionary Information Dynamics of Cancer [PDF]
, 2003 'Racial' disparities among cancers, particularly of the breast and prostate, are something of a mystery. For the US, in the face of slavery and its sequelae, centuries of interbreeding have greatly leavened genetic differences between 'Blacks' and ...
Wallace, Deborah +2 more
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.A reliable and effective risk prediction model for mortality and morbidity in elderly patients undergoing gastroenterological surgeries was developed and validated. Geriatric‐specific risk factors, including the newly added variables in the NCD registry, along with age, were identified as significant contributors to the model. ABSTRACT Aim As the aging
Naoya Sato +11 more
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Intentional and non-intentional non-adherence to medication amongst breast cancer patients [PDF]
, 2005 This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with non-adherence to medication amongst a sample of breast cancer patients. 131 women with stable disease were interviewed and completed standardised psychological measures. 55% of
Demissie +17 more
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Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background The microvascular bone free flap (MBFF) is the preferred reconstruction after mandibular resection as it facilitates secondary dental rehabilitation. Methods In this multicenter study, patients were included if treated between January 2017 and January 2022 for head and neck cancer with MBFF reconstruction.
Lise‐Marie Roussel +11 more
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Depression and Cancer (literature review)
Обозрение психиатрии и медицинской психологии имени В.М. Бехтерева, 2020 Current review describes the issues of prevalence, diagnosis, pathogenesis, implications, and psychosocial treatment of depression in oncology patients.
A. N. Blinkov
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Psycho-oncology in Korea: Past, present and future [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Psycho-oncology in Korea was introduced among the circle of consultation-liaison psychiatrists, in the 1990s. For almost 25 years, the field has been developing at a steady pace as the psychosocial needs of patients with cancer continue to ...
Hahm, Bong-Jin +5 more
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Living at genetic risk: The patient experience of Lynch syndrome
International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.Abstract Lynch syndrome is a germline cancer predisposition syndrome caused by a variant in one of four genes. Lynch syndrome places individuals at significantly higher risk for a range of cancers, especially colorectal and endometrial. Depending on which gene is affected, the risk of ovarian, gastric, small bowel, pancreatic, biliary urothelial, brain,
Nicola Reents +2 more
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A Pilot Study: The Effects of Group Exercise On Fatigue and Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment [PDF]
, 2005 Fatigue affects 60-100% of all cancer patients, is difficult to manage, and can have a profound impact on everyday functioning and quality of life. Though seemingly counterintuitive, exercise has emerged as a promising intervention for the management of ...
Losito, Joanna M.
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The relationship between self-blame for the onset of a chronic physical health condition and emotional distress : a systematic literature review [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: Past literature presents contrasting perspectives regarding the potential influence of self-blame on adjustment to illness. This systematic literature review aimed to summarise findings from all investigations to date that have explored the ...
Alexander, Tim +2 more
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