Clinical features and long-term outcomes of bilateral Wilms tumor treated with Taiwan Pediatric Oncology Group protocols: A single center report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical trials investigating the effects of addition of oxaliplatin to neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancers (LARCs) have brought controversial results for pathologic complete response as an endpoint. This randomized clinical trial investigated downstaging as a short-term surrogat...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Haddad P,Miraie M,Farhan F,Fazeli MS,Alikhassi A,Maddah-Safaei A,Aghili M,Kalaghchi B,Babaei M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Complementary medicine (CAM) use in the cancer population is higher than the general population: some studies estimate up to 70%. Our Medicines Information Centre, in a tertiary cancer institution, receives many enquiries regarding use and safety of CAM with conventional cancer therapies (chemotherapy, radiotherapy...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Brooks SL,Rowan G,Michael M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For advanced and metastatic urothelial carcinomas (UCs), platinum (preferably cisplatin)-based chemotherapy has been the standard treatment for many years. However, many patients are ineligible for cisplatin-based chemotherapy because of poor performance status and/or other age-related conditions. At the other end of ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Poon DM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the prognostic significance of enhancement rate (ER) measured by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing radiofrequency ablation (RFA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 253 patients with single primary HCC undergoing preoperative CEUS and RFA we...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Zhou G,Cai ZQ,Luo J,Hu ZX,Luo H,Wu H,Chen Q

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This multicenter, observational study aimed to investigate the survival benefit of eribulin as well as that of taxane-based regimens in Japanese patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in a real-world setting. METHODS:This study enrolled women with MBC who received eribulin or taxane-based regimens with or wi...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Kikuchi Y,Uchida Y,Shirakawa K,Kanauchi H,Niwa T,Nishioka K,Tada K,Hashimoto M,Yasuda H,Sugiura R,Kawabata H,Seto Y,Ogawa T

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A newly developed cervical cancer screening method - folate receptor-mediated epithelium staining utilizes methylene blue internalized by folate receptor-mediated endocytosis to stain cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia. We test the clinical feasibility of this method in this study. METHODS:A total of 14 344 women...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Li D,Chen L,Wang H,Yang H,Dai Y,Yu C,Dong Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health literacy refers to one's ability to obtain, process and understand health information and services to enable sound health decision-making. This is an area of increasing importance due to the complexity of the health system, especially in the cancer setting. A certain level of health literacy is required for pat...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Koay K,Schofield P,Jefford M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neuro-radiological syndrome characterized by seizures, altered level of consciousness and visual disturbance. PRES is associated with hyperintense lesions on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) most commonly seen in the posterior regions. In most cases symptoms and...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Femia G,Hardy TA,Spies JM,Horvath LG

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer, its therapy, and related adverse effects have been associated with reduced work performance, including absenteeism (i.e. absence from scheduled work due to health problems) and presenteeism (i.e. impaired on-the-job performance due to health problems) among cancer survivors. This review aimed to compare the wo...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Soejima T,Kamibeppu K

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The effects of image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT, an advanced RT technology) have been debated in the literature. We compared the outcomes of locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) patients treated with neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (NCCRT; with vs without IGRT) in a large population-based propensity score ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Li CC,Liang JA,Chen WT,Chien CR

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An improved understanding of the important role of angiogenesis in tumor biology has led to development of different antiangiogenic therapies. Numerous clinical studies for several antiangiogenic agents have recently been conducted in breast cancer patients and have shown clinically significant improvement in outcomes...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Wu Y,Sun WL,Feng JF

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ki-67 proliferation index (Ki-67 index) is used to quantify cell proliferation during histopathological assessment of various tumors including glioblastoma (GB). AIM:We aimed to assess correlation between Ki-67 index and overall survival in patients with GB and determine a cut-point for Ki-67 index that p...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Wong E,Nahar N,Hau E,Varikatt W,Gebski V,Ng T,Jayamohan J,Sundaresan P

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acral melanoma (AM) and mucosal melanoma (MM) make up more than half of melanomas in Asia but comprise only 5% of cases in Caucasians, where cutaneous melanoma (CM) predominates. AM and MM are thought to be genetically and biologically distinct from CM. We report the characteristics and outcomes of melanoma ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Teh YL,Goh WL,Tan SH,Yong G,Sairi ANH,Soo KC,Ong J,Chia C,Tan G,Soeharno H,Tan MH,Chan M,Sathiyamoorthy S,Sittampalam K,Teh J,Chin F,Sethi V,Teo M,Quek R,Farid M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Cabazitaxel is a next generation taxane that has been shown to improve overall survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) whose disease progressed during or after docetaxel-based therapy. A worldwide early access program (EAP) study was established to provide access to cabazit...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Parente P,Ng S,Parnis F,Guminski A,Gurney H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Common diseases with potential to increase the risk of death from lung cancer have so far not been studied in large populations. METHODS:We did a population-based retrospective cohort study using nationwide health insurance claims data from 2005 to 2012 in Korea including 205 403 lung cancer patients. Multi...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Hong S,Park EC,Kim TH,Kwon JA,Yoo KB,Han KT,Yoo JW,Kim SJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small cell lung cancer is a rapidly progressive disease with high fatality. No sensitive and specific biomarker to assist in managing this disease exists currently. AIM:Role of pretreatment serum lactate dehydrogenase as a biomarker in small cell lung cancer. METHODS:A hospital-based cancer registry was us...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Hsieh AH,Tahkar H,Koczwara B,Kichenadasse G,Beckmann K,Karapetis C,Sukumaran S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The effect of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) therapy on hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with prior resolved hepatitis B is not fully understood. METHODS:From January 2006 to December 2010, 43 hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-negative/anti-hepatiti...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Peng JW,Lin GN,Xiao JJ,Jiang XM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Clinical and pharmacokinetic effects of azacitidine in higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes were established in mainly Caucasian populations. Because of inter-ethnic genotype variability of drug-metabolizing enzymes, it is important to evaluate azacitidine in populations expected to use the drug. METHODS:In this ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Chou WC,Yeh SP,Hsiao LT,Lin SF,Chen YC,Chen TY,Laille E,Galettis A,Dong Q,Songer S,Beach CL

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the overall survival, progression-free survival, response rate and toxicity of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) in recurrent ovarian cancer. METHODS:A retrospective study of 45 patients with recurrent or progressive ovarian cancer was conducted at the Westmead Cancer Care Centre. Patients received...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Dear RF,Gao B,Harnett P

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To carry out a nationwide study of KRAS testing in metastatic colorectal cancer as reported by nine major molecular pathology service providers in Australia, including mutation frequencies and turnaround times that might impact on patient care. METHODS:Participating laboratories contributed information on KRAS mut...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Scott RJ,Fox SB,Desai J,Grieu F,Amanuel B,Garrett K,Harraway J,Cheetham G,Pattle N,Haddad A,Byron K,Rudzki B,Waring P,Iacopetta B

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:For early-stage breast cancer, four cycles of docetaxel and cyclophosphamide (TC) was proven superior to doxorubicin plus cyclophosphamide in the US Oncology 9375 trial. Given primary prophylactic antibiotics, 5% febrile neutropenia was recorded in a population comprising 75.5% Caucasians. Smaller trials and retros...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Chow LWC,Biganzoli L,Leo AD,Kuroi K,Han HS,Patel J,Huang CS,Lu YS,Zhu L,Chow CYC,Loo WTY,Glück S,Toi M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the response and progression-free survival (PFS) of Malaysian patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma and unknown epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation status treated with gefitinib. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with EGFR mutation unknown stage III or IV lung ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Liam CK,Ruthranesan M,Lee CH,Pang YK,Chua KT,Lim BK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Integration of clinical genetics into oncology is variable. Sarcomas have a strong genetic component, with up to 1/30 patients carrying germline TP53 mutations. This study aimed to define genetic risk awareness among sarcoma physicians. Outcomes were attitudes toward genetic testing, level of cancer risk and awaren...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： McBride KA,Schlub TE,Ballinger ML,Thomas DM,Tattersall MH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Selective internal radiation therapy with yttrium-90 microsphere radioembolization has been used to treat unresectable liver tumors and its acute toxicity has been well described. Subacute and long-term hepatic complications related to radioembolization however may be underreported in the literature. This retrospec...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Kuo JC,Tazbirkova A,Allen R,Kosmider S,Gibbs P,Yip D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study trends of urological cancers mortalities in Iran between 1990 and 2015 as a part of a larger project named national and subnational burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors. METHODS:The primary dataset of this project comprises data of national death registration system. Cause-specific mortality...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Pishgar F,Amini E,Gohari K,Aminorroaya A,Sheidaei A,Rostamabadi Y,Ebrahimi H,Yoosefi M,Naderimagham S,Rezaei N,Modirian M,Namazi Shabestari A,Kompani F,Farzadfar F

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The comprehensive genetic alterations underlying the pathogenesis of Sézary syndrome (SS) remains largely unknown. Previous studies showed that alterations of tumor necrosis factor-α-induced protein 3 gene (TNFAIP3; A20) are frequent in SS. In this study, we characterized the mutation and polymorphisms of A2...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Zhou L,Zheng H,Huang X,Zhu L,Wu S,Zeng C,Yang L,Chen S,Luo G,Du X,Li Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the outcomes of metastatic melanoma patients treated with infliximab for severe steroid-refractory colitis secondary to ipilimumab therapy. BACKGROUND:Immune-related colitis is a known potential adverse effect of ipilimumab, that causes significant morbidity and extended hospital stays. There are l...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Hillock NT,Heard S,Kichenadasse G,Hill CL,Andrews J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Carboplatin dosing depends on accurate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation. There is a lack of clinical agreement about carboplatin dosing when the GFR measurement is very high (>110 mL/min). METHODS:A retrospective audit of pre-chemotherapy 99m technetium (Tc) diethylenetriamene pentaacetate (DTPA) radion...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Roy AC,Jones DN,Slavotinek JP,Kichenadasse G,Karapetis C,Lam E,Bishnoi S,Koczwara B

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:As survival rates for aggressive and conservative breast and lymph node surgery are similar, surgical treatment decisions for patients with early-stage breast cancer should take patient preference into account. Decision aids have been demonstrated to increase patient knowledge and satisfaction with decision making,...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Harwood R,Douglas C,Clark D

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MRI and PET/CT scans are the main supportive methods for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) for staging and planning. The aim of this study is to compare MRI and PET/CT scanning in terms of survival in patients with NPC who had MRI or PET/CT-simulated radiotherapy planning. METHODS:Pathological diagnosed nonkerati...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Gundog M,Basaran H,Dogan S,Abdulrezzak U

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00