Irish journal of medical science
-
Case Reports
Physical activity and advanced cancer: the views of oncology and palliative care physicians in Ireland.
Physical activity (PA) levels play an important role in maintaining the quality of life and enhancing the physical function of advanced cancer patients. A brief exercise prompt by physicians can increase PA levels of patients diagnosed with cancer. ⋯ The results of this study identify a need for physician education on providing PA recommendations for patients with advanced cancer. Concerns over the prescription of PA to patients with bone metastases highlight the need to disseminate the evidence on the benefits of PA for patients with metastatic cancer to healthcare professionals.
-
With increasing surgeon experience, the use of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) in large and locally advanced renal tumours (T3a) is gaining favour in urological practice. There are limited studies reporting surgical outcomes in such groups. The aim of this study was to review our experience with LRN in these patients. ⋯ Our study shows that LRN has equivalent perioperative outcomes and safety in larger and locally advanced renal tumours.