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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

Enhancing palliative care for advanced cancer patients: evaluating implementation and impact of a virtual nurse-led symptom monitoring and telehealth initiative

BMC Palliative Care
Background As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented a novel nurse-led symptom monitoring and virtual telehealth program for patients with advanced cancer on palliative care. Aims To evaluate the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation,
Shirlyn Hui-Shan Neo, Natalie Mok, Xin-Hui Ng, Xia Zhu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Drug Response Profiling in Neuroblastoma Cell Lines and Patient‐Derived Tumor Organoids

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT High‐risk neuroblastoma remains a leading cause of pediatric cancer mortality, and improved preclinical models are needed to guide therapeutic developments. We screened seven high‐risk neuroblastoma cell lines and three patient‐derived tumor organoids with 528 compounds alongside bone marrow controls, and compared them with external datasets ...
Krzysztof Wierbiłowicz, Se Whee Sammy Park, Aironas Los, Ernest Liu, Nona Struyf, Tom Erkers, Sören Lehmann, Jan J. Molenaar, Jakob Stenman, Olli Kallioniemi, Päivi Östling, Brinton Seashore‐Ludlow, Kasper Karlsson   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Mentoring in Palliative Care: An Evidence Based Mentoring Framework

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 2020
Background: Growing concerns over ethical issues in mentoring in medicine and surgery have hindered efforts to reinitiate mentoring for Palliative Care (PC) physicians following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna, Lorraine Hui En Tan, Yun Ting Ong, Kuang Teck Tay, Jia Min Hee, Min Chiam, Elisha Wan Ying Chia, Krish Sheri, Xiu Hui Tan, Yao Hao Teo, Cheryl Shumin Kow, Stephen Mason, Ying Pin Toh   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quality of Dying and Death of Patients With Cancer in Hospice Care in Uganda

JCO Global Oncology, 2023
PURPOSEDespite advances in palliative care in Uganda, there has been relatively little recent patient-centered research investigating end-of-life outcomes in this region.
Kenneth Mah, Eve Namisango, Emmanuel Luyirika, Christian Ntizimira, Sarah Hales, Camilla Zimmermann, Carmine Malfitano, Alyssa Tilly, Kayla Wolofsky, Gary Rodin   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Early palliative/supportive care in acute myeloid leukaemia allows low aggression end-of-life interventions: Observational outpatient study [PDF]

, 2021
Objectives: Early palliative supportive care has been associated with many advantages in patients with advanced cancer. However, this model is underutilised in patients with haematological malignancies.
D'Amico R., Borelli E., Bandieri E., Banchelli F., Catellani H., Gilioli A., Giusti D., Marasca R., Bruera E., Luppi M., Potenza L., L Back A., Bigi S., Efficace F., Longo G., Fortuna D., Colaci E., Forghieri F., Messerotti A., Bettelli F., Pioli V., Scaravaglio M., Morselli M., Elisabetta Colaci, Sarah Bigi, Fabio Efficace, Elena Bandieri, Monica Morselli, Anthony L Back, Valeria Pioli, Hillary Catellani, Giuseppe Longo, Daniela Fortuna, Roberto Marasca, Francesca Bettelli, Davide Giusti, Mario Luppi, Federico Banchelli, Roberto D'Amico, Leonardo Potenza, Miki Scaravaglio, Andrea Gilioli, Andrea Messerotti, Fabio Forghieri, Eleonora Borelli, Eduardo Bruera   +45 more
core   +1 more source

Implementation of the ID-PALL Assessment Tool for Palliative Care Needs: A Feasibility and Prevalence Study in a Tertiary Hospital

Palliative Medicine Reports
Background: Identifying patients who require palliative care is a major public health concern. ID-PALL is the first screening instrument developed and validated to differentiate between patients in need of general versus specialized palliative care ...
F. Teike Lüthi, M. Bernard, G. Behaghel, S. Burgniard, P. Larkin, G. D. Borasio   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Optimizing Patient Engagement with Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Across the Cancer Continuum: A Qualitative Study

Palliative Medicine Reports
Background: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) enhance patient-centered care but routine implementation in oncology settings remains challenging. This study seeks to explore patients’ experiences with routine PROM integration within a health care ...
Eve Seraphina Qing Yi Low, See Mieng Tan, Grace Meijuan Yang, Yu Ke   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source