Costs of cancer along the care continuum: What we can expect based on recent literature.

abstract：:Forty-five immunocompetent patients with solid tumors were immunized with BCG, PPD, and tumor cells. The methods were practical, but the morbidity was significant, including painful draining ulcerations at vaccine sites, possible enhancement of tumor growth in three patients, and the discovery at autopsy of systemic t...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Gerner RE,Moore GE

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent complication of cancer and cancer treatment and is associated with multiple clinical consequences, including recurrent VTE, bleeding, and an increase in the risk of death. Although the risks associated with VTE have been well recognized in surgical cancer patients, there is a...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Lyman GH

更新日期：2009-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast reconstruction is not a new idea. Techniques have been developing since the late 1800s. The state of the art is such that the knowledge of its availability and success has significant effect on the willingness of women to seek earlier diagnosis and treatment. However, reconstruction is not for everyone. This pa...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Brown HG

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Second primary tumors are a leading cause of death among patients with head and neck cancer; therefore, early detection of these tumors is necessary. In the current study, the authors aimed to evaluate the diagnostic capacity of (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose dual-head positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) for de...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Stokkel MP,Moons KG,ten Broek FW,van Rijk PP,Hordijk GJ

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the current study, the authors investigated the incidence of moderate to severe chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) for chemotherapy regimens commonly used in current clinical practice for the treatment of patients with early breast cancer. Patient-reported and clinician-assessed CIPN severi...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Nyrop KA,Deal AM,Reeder-Hayes KE,Shachar SS,Reeve BB,Basch E,Choi SK,Lee JT,Wood WA,Anders CK,Carey LA,Dees EC,Jolly TA,Kimmick GG,Karuturi MS,Reinbolt RE,Speca JC,Muss HB

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) historically were grouped with leiomyosarcomas (LMSs) based on their morphologic similarities; however, recently, GIST was established unequivocally as a distinct type of sarcoma based on its molecular features and response to imatinib treatment. METHODS:To gain furth...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Ylipää A,Hunt KK,Yang J,Lazar AJ,Torres KE,Lev DC,Nykter M,Pollock RE,Trent J,Zhang W

更新日期：2011-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An all inclusive, widely accepted system for correlation of indices of pathophysiology in endometrial cancer with a spectrum of therapeutic management has yet to be developed. Improved understanding of tumor growth should lead to more logical, individualized treatment especially in terms of irradiation. To support the...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Lewis GC Jr,Mortel R,Slack NH

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massachusetts vital event data for 1969--1972 were used to develop correlations between mortality rates for malignant diseases and other causes of death over the 34 health planning subdivisions of the state. A significant correlation was found between the mortality rates for cancer of the colon and rectum and ischemic...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Lipworth LL,Rice CA

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of the Thomsen-Friedenreich antigen (T-antigen) in normal and neoplastic urothelium was investigated using paraffin-processed and fresh frozen tissue sections obtained by biopsy from 56 patients. The T-antigen was detected through its binding to the peanut agglutinin (PNA) with two methods: a biotin-avi...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Limas C,Lange P

更新日期：1986-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiofrequency (RF)-induced tissue coagulation represents a new approach for the thermal destruction of tumors within the liver. The purpose of the current study was to 1) assess technique safety; 2) determine the extent and evolution of induced cellular damage; and 3) correlate the observed pathologic effec...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Goldberg SN,Gazelle GS,Compton CC,Mueller PR,Tanabe KK

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past eight years, 137 patients with mycosis fungoides were given total skin electron beam therapy (TSEB) using 2.5 to 4 MeV electrons. A single treatment delivers 400 rads to the entire skin surface, and patients are treated once a week for six to eight consecutive weeks. All have been followed for a median...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Nisce LZ,Safai B,Kim JH

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical adrenalectomy, consisting of aminoglutethimide plus either dexamethasone or hydrocortisone, was administered to 53 women with advanced breast cancer. Sixteen (30%) patients had an objective response, five patients had stabilization of disease, 26 patients demonstrated progression of disease, two patients did n...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Horsley JS 3rd,Newsome HH,Brown PW,Neifeld JP,Terz JJ,Lawrence W Jr

更新日期：1982-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Image-directed biopsies may be collected as histologic or cytologic specimens. METHODS:In 34 patients, the results of aspiration cytologic examination were compared prospectively with core tissue biopsy findings obtained and diagnosed independently using the same image-guided procedure. RESULTS:Cytologic e...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Jonasson JG,Wang HH,Porter DH,Tyagi G,Ducatman BS

更新日期：1992-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few cases of catecholamine-secreting paragangliomas of the neck reported in the literature, most of these being of the carotid body and glomus-jugulare type. This report cites the second case of a functioning vagal body tumor secreting norepinephrine predominantly and producing labile hypertension and sympto...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Tannir NM,Cortas N,Allam C

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ovarian serous tumors of low malignant potential (STLMP) occasionally progress; a small percentage of patients die of the tumor. There is no known way to predict which tumors will progress. METHODS:Forty STLMP were analyzed by DNA flow cytometry and compared with 26 serous carcinomas. RESULTS:Forty percent...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Seidman JD,Norris HJ,Griffin JL,Hitchcock CL

更新日期：1993-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this Phase II study was to evaluate the concept of sequential chemotherapy in the treatment of patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) by the administration of carboplatin plus gemcitabine followed by of paclitaxel. METHODS:Patients with Stage IIIB (pleural effusion) or ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Edelman MJ,Gandara DR,Lau DH,Lara P,Lauder IJ,Tracy D

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although weight loss has an adverse impact on cancer patient survival, the ability of caloric provision via total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to favorably influence outcome in chemotherapy-treated populations is not established. In randomized trials, no significant improvement in either response or survival was associa...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Chlebowski RT

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 12 patients with primary central nervous system non-Hodgkin's lymphoma seen from 1958 to 1980 was carried out with emphasis on diagnostic evaluation and treatment results. Computerized tomography (CT) scans were found to be the most valuable diagnostic tool both for initial evaluation as we...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Mendenhall NP,Thar TL,Agee OF,Harty-Golder B,Ballinger WE Jr,Million RR

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hepatitis activity index (HAI) score describes the histologic status of accompanying chronic hepatitis and was established by pathologists. The aim of this study was twofold: 1) to investigate the correlation between intrahepatic metastatic recurrence (IM) and the HAI score of the noncancerous region of ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Ueno S,Tanabe G,Yoshida A,Yoshidome S,Takao S,Aikou T

更新日期：1999-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:If health professionals wish to help increase the number of older adults who get screened regularly to detect cancer at an early stage, they must first understand the barriers to screening that older people experience. This paper discusses the barriers older women face regarding mammography screening. Data from Americ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Rubenstein L

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To the authors' knowledge, relatively little is known regarding the interaction of risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with age, sex, and liver disorder status. METHODS:The authors followed 504,646 Korean patients aged 40 to 80 years who underwent routine health checkups between 2002 and 2003 un...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Yi SW,Choi JS,Yi JJ,Lee YH,Han KJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of serial plasma carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels is one of the most important parameter used to establish the prognosis of surgically cured colorectal cancer patients. Carcinoembryonic antigen is particularly useful in the identification of recurrences and metastasis. However, to improve the usefu...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Midiri G,Amanti C,Benedetti M,Campisi C,Santeusanio G,Castagna G,Peronace L,Di Tondo U,Di Paola M,Pascal RR

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of leiomyosarcoma in the mediastinum presenting with superior vena cava obstruction, and also demonstrate the aggressive nature of this tumor in spite of radiotherapy. Where technically feasible, surgery appears to be the treatment of choice. The pathologic and electron microscopic features o...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Sunderrajan EV,Luger AM,Rosenholtz MJ,Maltby JD

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-specific incidence curves, cumulative rates, and relative risks were estimated for selected malignancies among male veterans utilizing the Veterans Administration (VA) medical system during 1970 to 1982. Relative risks for malignant tumors of the lung, bronchus, larynx, oral cavity, and esophagus in males using VA...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Harris RE,Hebert JR,Wynder EL

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiologic variables related to breast cancer risk were assessed in a case-control study of 332 women with breast carcinoma and 1353 comparison women. Risk factors for breast cancer as a whole included nulliparity, late age at first childbirth, early age at menarche, late age at menopause, personal history of benig...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： LiVolsi VA,Kelsey JL,Fischer DB,Holford TR,Mostow ED,Goldenberg IS

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of cancer on socioeconomic outcomes is attracting attention as the number of survivors of cancer in young age continues to rise. This study examines economic independence in a national cohort of survivors of cancer at a young age in Norway. METHODS:Through the linkage of several national registri...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Gunnes MW,Lie RT,Bjørge T,Syse A,Ruud E,Wesenberg F,Moster D

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pelvic irradiation to patients with prostate cancer is accompanied by urinary and intestinal reactions. In men older than 60 years, treatment-induced problems should be evaluated in relation to problems in an age-matched nonirradiated population. METHODS:In the present study, problems in the urinary tract a...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Widmark A,Fransson P,Tavelin B

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is controversy regarding the effect of age on breast carcinoma, and previous analyses have often excluded the most elderly patients as well as those with advanced cancers. This study assessed treatment variations and outcome in relation to age for a complete series of patients who presented with breast...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Golledge J,Wiggins JE,Callam MJ

更新日期：2000-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specific kinase activity of the proto-oncogene product pp60(c-src) is reported to be elevated in patients with carcinoma of the colon, and a novel cytoplasmic protein-tyrosine kinase, C-terminal Src kinase (Csk), has been found to inactivate the members of the Src family protein-tyrosine kinase. In this stud...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Cam WR,Masaki T,Shiratori Y,Kato N,Ikenoue T,Okamoto M,Igarashi K,Sano T,Omata M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men who undergo radical prostatectomy (RP) are at long-term risk of biochemical recurrence (BCR). In this report, the authors have described a model capable of predicting BCR up to at least 15 years after RP that can adjust predictions according to the disease-free interval. METHODS:Cox regression was used ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Suardi N,Porter CR,Reuther AM,Walz J,Kodama K,Gibbons RP,Correa R,Montorsi F,Graefen M,Huland H,Klein EA,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2008-03-15 00:00:00