Validation of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical value of DNA flow cytometry of colorectal cancer is unclear. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relationship between tumor flow cytometry, histopathologic parameters, and survival. METHODS:Flow cytometry was performed on paraffin embedded specimens from 653 patients who...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Tang R,Ho YS,You YT,Hsu KC,Chen JS,Changchien CR,Wang JY

更新日期：1995-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of patients with breast carcinoma with > or = 10 metastatic axillary lymph nodes (ALNs) develop recurrent disease within 5 years from diagnosis. The purpose of the current study, performed retrospectively, was to characterize the natural history of this subset of patients, both before and after ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Montero AJ,Rouzier R,Lluch A,Theriault RL,Buzdar AU,Delaloge S,Bermejo B,Le M,Kau SW,Dunant A,Arriagada R,Spielmann M,Garcia-Conde J,Sahin AA,Singletary SE,Hortobagyi GN,Valero V

更新日期：2005-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were as follows: to confirm that the presence of estrogen (ER) and progesterone (PgR) receptors is an indicator of clinical behavior of human breast cancer independent of other known prognostic factors; to seek clinical correlates of those receptor values that best predict the overall disease ev...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Vollenweider-Zerargui L,Barrelet L,Wong Y,Lemarchand-Béraud T,Gómez F

更新日期：1986-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Variation in response rates to chemotherapy and survival in patients with hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma may be due to patient selection factors. The prognostic importance of 13 factors were analyzed in 112 patients with only hepatic metastases, who were eligible for hepatic artery infusional chemotherap...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Kemeny N,Niedzwiecki D,Shurgot B,Oderman P

更新日期：1989-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To additionally understand the molecular mechanisms and biologic indicators of colonic tumorigenesis through the adenoma-carcinoma sequence, protein kinase C (PKC) activity was examined in the cytosol and particulate fraction of specimen homogenates from 18 human colonic carcinomas and seven coexisting colonic adenoma...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Kusunoki M,Sakanoue Y,Hatada T,Yanagi H,Yamamura T,Utsunomiya J

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current study tested the hypothesis that the clinical outcome of patients with localized esophageal carcinoma after preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CTRT) depends on histology. METHODS:The authors stratified patients by adenocarcinoma (ACA) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and compared the overall surviv...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Rohatgi PR,Swisher SG,Correa AM,Wu TT,Liao Z,Komaki R,Walsh GL,Vaporciyan AA,Rice DC,Bresalier RS,Roth JA,Ajani JA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine whether high-dose combination chemotherapy was active in chemotherapy resistant patients, 19 patients, (9 with small cell bronchogenic carcinoma, 6 with embryonal cell carcinoma, 2 with diffuse histiocytic lymphoma, 1 with Hodgkin's disease and 1 with chondrosarcoma), 18 of whom had had extensive...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Spitzer G,Dicke KA,Litam J,Verma DS,Zander A,Lanzotti V,Valdivieso M,McCredie KB,Samuels ML

更新日期：1980-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic disease of the oral mucosa characterized by inflammation and a progressive fibrosis of the lamina propria and deeper connective tissues. It is a condition predominantly seen among people of Indian origin, and an epidemiologic survey done a decade ago showed no less than 250,0...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Pillai R,Balaram P,Reddiar KS

更新日期：1992-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Podoplanin is a mucin-like glycoprotein that is important in lymphangiogenesis but not blood vessel formation. Recent studies suggested a potential role of podoplanin in certain tumor cells. The purpose of the current study was to determine the role of podoplanin in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNS...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Yuan P,Temam S,El-Naggar A,Zhou X,Liu DD,Lee JJ,Mao L

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study analyzed whether proliferative activity and expression of P-glycoprotein 170 (P-170) or glutathione S-transferase-pi (GST-pi) in human non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLC) represent independent factors in resistance to doxorubicin or whether an association exists between these factors. METHODS:...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Volm M,Mattern J,Samsel B

更新日期：1992-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Reflected ultrasound scanning (echography) is rapidly developing into a prime tool for tumor diagnosis, outlining, and detection. The principles of echographic diagnosis of neoplasms, the accepted uses in detection and diagnosis, as well as some of the principles of internal and contour patterns are discussed. Echogra...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Freimanis AK

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is accumulating evidence that galanin receptors (GALRs) may be tumor suppressors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Promoter methylation status and gene expression were assessed in a large panel of head and neck primary tumors, based on the hypothesis that cytosine-guanine dinucleotide (...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Misawa Y,Misawa K,Kanazawa T,Uehara T,Endo S,Mochizuki D,Yamatodani T,Carey TE,Mineta H

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of localized prostate carcinoma (LPC) using radiotherapy (RT) can induce disturbances in a patient's quality of life (QOL) and urinary and intestinal function. Late symptoms and QOL were evaluated in a randomized trial between RT and deferred treatment (DT). METHODS:Quality of life was evaluated w...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Fransson P,Damber JE,Tomic R,Modig H,Nyberg G,Widmark A

更新日期：2001-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal dilation by means of guided Neoplex (Medoc) tubes in 38 patients with malignant obstruction of the esophagus was analyzed. Peroral dilation proved to be a simple, well-tolerated primary procedure in the management of malignant strictures. Most patients have a temporary improvement of dysphagic symptoms, but...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Aste H,Munizzi F,Martines H,Pugliese V

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) has enabled the early identification of breast cancer-related lymphedema. In this study, differences in health service metrics and in the incidence of breast cancer-related lymphedema are evaluated in an early surveillance model of care compared with a traditional referral mod...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Koelmeyer LA,Borotkanics RJ,Alcorso J,Prah P,Winch CJ,Nakhel K,Dean CM,Boyages J

更新日期：2019-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A classification for childhood brain tumors based upon revision of nomenclature of all brain tumors published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1979 is proposed. Applicability of the WHO classification scheme was tested in a combined study of the clinical and pathologic features of approximately 3300 brain tum...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Rorke LB,Gilles FH,Davis RL,Becker LE

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disagreement persists about the superiority of Reagan and Ng's method over that of Broders' for the histologic grading of squamous carcinoma of the cervix. Uncertainty about the predictive value and reproducibility of any of the grading methods prompted a comparison of factors previously suggested as indicating the bi...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Zaino RJ,Ward S,Delgado G,Bundy B,Gore H,Fetter G,Ganjei P,Frauenhoffer E

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-four consecutive patients with potentially curable carcinoma of the prostate were localized with an Old Delft Simulator with the methods described by Bagshaw. The isocenter and the treatment portal were marked on the skin of the patient. Subsequently, the adequacy of the portal was checked by ultrasonography and...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Lee DJ,Leibel S,Shiels R,Sanders R,Siegelman S,Order S

更新日期：1980-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and laboratory data, histologic, electron microscopic and immunocytochemical findings of the tumors of eight patients suffering from Cushing's syndrome and of one patient with hypercalcemia are described. The unlabeled antibody enzyme method was used for the detection of insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, pancr...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Heitz PU,Klöppel G,Polak JM,Staub JJ

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author reviewed the question of late side effects of cancer treatment. A late side effect was defined as an unwanted and deleterious effect observed for the first time 12 months or longer after treatment. In a survey of articles published by The New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet from 1968 to 1988, nin...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Boivin JF

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thymic malignancies are rare tumors. The insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)/IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) system is involved in the development of the thymus. IGF-1R expression in thymic epithelial malignancies is unknown. METHODS:The authors investigated the expression of IGF-1R and phosphorylated AKT serine 4...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Zucali PA,Petrini I,Lorenzi E,Merino M,Cao L,Di Tommaso L,Lee HS,Incarbone M,Walter BA,Simonelli M,Roncalli M,Santoro A,Giaccone G

更新日期：2010-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Widespread disparities in care have been documented in women with gynecologic cancer in the United States. This study was designed to determine whether structural barriers to optimal care were present during the preoperative period for patients with gynecologic cancer. METHODS:A retrospective review was con...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Frey MK,Moss HA,Musa F,Rolnitzky L,David-West G,Chern JY,Boyd LR,Curtin JP

更新日期：2016-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current analysis of outcomes in a large series of adult patients with intracranial ependymal tumors contributes to the characterization of the primary prognostic factors and to the therapeutic management of this rare disease, for which limited information is available in the literature. METHODS:The auth...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Reni M,Brandes AA,Vavassori V,Cavallo G,Casagrande F,Vastola F,Magli A,Franzin A,Basso U,Villa E

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucocorticoids can lead to weight gain during cancer treatment, but to the authors' knowledge, little is known regarding their long-term effects in childhood cancer survivors (CCS). METHODS:As part of the Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, the authors sent a questionnaire to CCS aged <21 years at diagn...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Belle FN,Kasteler R,Schindera C,Bochud M,Ammann RA,von der Weid NX,Kuehni CE,Swiss Pediatric Oncology Group (SPOG).

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurs more frequently in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related chronic liver disease than those with hepatitis B virus-related disease. It is important to assess the factors affecting the development of HCC. METHODS:A long term follow-up study involving patients with ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Aizawa Y,Shibamoto Y,Takagi I,Zeniya M,Toda G

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This trial determines the feasibility for patients with resectable Stages III/IV head and neck cancer who achieved a complete response to induction chemotherapy of eliminating surgery from their treatment program. Thirty patients were treated with three cycles of cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), followed by reendo...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Jacobs C,Goffinet DR,Goffinet L,Kohler M,Fee WE

更新日期：1987-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs supporting the return to work have become increasingly relevant for cancer survivors. In Germany, inpatient work-related medical rehabilitation programs consider treatment modules of work-related diagnostics, work-related functional capacity training, psych...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Fauser D,Wienert J,Beinert T,Schmielau J,Biester I,Krüger HU,Presl A,Bethge M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reported are six cases of meningocerebral astrocytomas attached to dura, involving the superficial cortex, in infants under 1 year of age. They represent 1.25% of 483 intracranial tumors in infancy studied at the Children's Hospital in the last 12 years. Five were located in the frontal lobes, with variable extension ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Taratuto AL,Monges J,Lylyk P,Leiguarda R

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reports of 240 gallium scans on 165 patients with Hodgkin's disease were reviewed to compare results with higher doses with those in earlier studies that employed lower doses. Tracer concentrations in specific sites were correlated with radiologic and pathologic reports and with the clinical courses of the patient...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Hagemeister FB,Fesus SM,Lamki LM,Haynie TP

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of cisplatin, vinblastine, and bleomycin (PVB) was used to treat a 25-year-old man for disseminated testicular germ cell cancer, leading to a complete remission. Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL), resistant to chemotherapy, developed 5 years later. The secondary nature of this ANLL was corroborated ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： van Imhoff GW,Sleijfer DT,Breuning MH,Anders GJ,Mulder NH,Halie MR

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00