A clinical trial with protracted infusion 5-fluorouracil and mitomycin C for localized squamous cell carcinoma of the anus.

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：AIM:The objective of this economic evaluation, which was based on patients from two randomized controlled clinical trials (NO16966 and NO16967), was to compare direct medical costs to the Australian health-care system of capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (XELOX) and bolus and/or infusional 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) plus folini...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Tran G,Hack SP,Kerr A,Stokes L,Gibbs P,Price T,Todd C

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：:Cancer in pregnancy may be increasing in incidence with advancing maternal age and higher rates of obesity. The diagnosis of cancer in pregnancy provokes complex management issues balancing short- and long-term risks for both mother and baby. Every case needs to be individualized, with a multidisciplinary team of midw...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Eastwood-Wilshere N,Turner J,Oliveira N,Morton A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disparities in cancer outcomes for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups are well known. Improving CALD patients' active participation in treatment processes holds potential to improve outcomes, but little is known of effective strategies to facilitate this. This systematic review investigate...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Harun A,Harrison JD,Young JM

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：AIM:Long noncoding RNAs play a key role in the development and progression of various human cancers. Recently, LINC00852 has been reported to be associated with spinal metastasis lung adenocarcinoma. However, the role and potential mechanisms of LINC00852 in prostate cancer cells remain largely unknown. METHODS:LINC00...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Yi S,Li G,Sun B

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and adjuvant chemotherapy is proven to improve survival in patients with Dukes' C CRC. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors influencing referral to medical oncology in patients with Dukes' C colonic cancer in our institutions. MET...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Lu CT,Stephens JH,Rieger NA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the treatment practices for cancer pain relief and adverse event management, and the factors related to patient outcomes in the participating countries/regions. METHODS:The study was a cross-sectional survey conducted between September and December 2013 in 10 countries/regions across Asia. Adult patient...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Ho KY,Ahn JS,Calimag MM,Chao TC,Kim YC,Moon H,Tho LM,Xia ZJ,You D

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The open-label, nonrandomized, phase II APEC study enrolled 167 patients with RAS wild-type (wt) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) to investigate the safety and efficacy of first-line, every-2-weeks cetuximab plus investigator's choice of FOLFIRI or FOLFOX in this patient population. METHODS:A subgroup analysis ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Price T,Shen L,Ma B,Esser R,Chen W,Gibbs P,Lim R,Cheng AL

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Important factors typically associated with prognosis in brain metastases include Karnofsky performance status (KPS), extracranial or cerebellar localization and combination chemotherapy. However, few studies investigated the prognostic role of leptomeningeal metastases (LM) following whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Sakaguchi M,Maebayashi T,Aizawa T,Ishibashi N,Saito T

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is a major national agency established by the Australian government to provide information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare. The AIHW and the Australasian Association of Cancer Registries collaborate every year to provide updated information on ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) that developed in a patient with cholangiocarcinoma after receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. A 62-year-old man had multiple hypodense lesions with delayed enhancement in the both lobes of the liver on abdominal computed tomograph...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Yoon JY,Nam TS,Kim MK,Hwang JE,Shim HJ,Cho SH,Chung IJ,Bae WK

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The role of germline testing in prostate cancer is evolving and knowledge of an individual's genetic profile may be used to guide not only an assessment of their familial risk but also have prognostic and therapeutic implications. Although international guidelines have incorporated recommendations for germline test...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Crumbaker M,Wong J,Joshua AM,Spigelman AD

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The COVID-19 pandemic will present a range of challenges to radiation oncology departments. Early data suggest that cancer patients carry a higher than average, but still low absolute risk of hospitalization from COVID-19. The risk of severe events for those who are hospitalized however, is high. Resources for usual c...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Horsley PJ,Back M,Lamoury G,Porter B,Booth J,Eade TN

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：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: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：BACKGROUND:Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients with a right-sided primary (RC) have an inferior survival to mCRC arising from a left-sided primary (LC). Previous analyses have suggested multiple factors contribute. METHODS:The Treatment of Recurrent and Advanced Colorectal Cancer (TRACC) Registry prospectivel...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Mendis S,Beck S,Lee B,Lee M,Wong R,Kosmider S,Shapiro J,Yip D,Steel S,Nott L,Jennens R,Lipton L,Burge M,Field K,Ananda S,Wong HL,Gibbs P

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cyclophosphamide was widely used as a single agent prior to the advent of platinum-based regimens for epithelial ovarian cancer, and, in combination with platinum, prior to the adoption of platinum and paclitaxel as standard first-line therapy. As cyclophosphamide currently has no defined role in ovarian cancer we...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Handolias D,Quinn M,Foo S,Mileshkin L,Grant P,Dutu G,Rischin D

更新日期：2016-03-01 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: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：AIMS:Wilms tumor (WT) is rare in Asia. Treatment of bilateral WT is challenging, and the treatment outcome of bilateral WT is rarely reported in low incidence areas. METHODS:We enrolled patients with bilateral WT registered in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, between January 1986 and June 2015. They were...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Chen SH,Hung IJ,Yang CP,Jaing TH,Wang CJ,Hsueh C,Lai JY

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidisciplinary oncology team meetings are crucial hubs for integrated, patient-centered diagnosis and treatment planning. Team meetings are designed to enact the best practice principles of multidisciplinary care. Yet surveys of clinicians and allied health providers who are members of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Lamprell K,Arnolda G,Delaney GP,Liauw W,Braithwaite J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Vascular endothelial growth facto receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGFR-TKIs) are widely used for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the response to VEGFR-TKIs and hyperlipidemia and hypothyroidism. METHODS:Clinical data on 155 patients wit...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Song Y,Du C,Zhang W,Sun Y,Yang L,Cui C,Chi Y,Shou J,Zhou A,Wang J,Sun Y

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Providing appropriate educational resources to patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) is important but challenging. The aim of this study was to determine Australian clinicians' perceptions of currently used HNC information resources. METHODS:A purpose-designed questionnaire was disseminated electronicall...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

authors： Jabbour J,Wykes J,Milross C,Sundaresan P,Ebrahimi A,Shepherd HL,Dhillon HM,Clark JR

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：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：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