Asian Pac J Cancer P
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2009
Breast cancer knowledge, risk factors and screening among adult Saudi women in a primary health care setting.
To assess level and determinants of knowledge about risk factors and utilization of screening methods used for breast cancer early detection among adult Saudi women in Al Hassa, KSA. ⋯ Included women, irrespective of their educational status, had knowledge deficits regarding breast cancer risk factors and underutilization of the recommended breast cancer screening. Several barriers are contributing to such knowledge deficits and screening behavior.
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Oct 2008
Comparative StudyBurden of cancer and projections for 2016, Indian scenario: gaps in the availability of radiotherapy treatment facilities.
Plausible projections of future burden of cancer in terms of incident cases and requirement of radiotherapy treatment facilities at the national and state level are useful aids in planning of cancer control activities. The present communication attempts to provide a scenario for cancer in India during the year 2001 and its likely change by 2016 for all sites of cancer as well for selected leading sites. Further, a study was made of: (i) the state-wise distribution of radiotherapy treatment facilities and short falls; and (ii) pattern of investment of finances through central assistance by Government of India for cancer control activities during the various plan periods. ⋯ The state-wise analysis of the distribution of RCCs, and radio-therapy units shows wide gaps in the availability of facilities. The existing treatment facilities for cancer control in-terms of radiotherapy and financial allocation are woefully inadequate to take care of even the present load. The only way to fight this scourge under such circumstances is to have pragmatic programmes and policies based on currently available scientific information and sound public health principles.
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2008
Major hepatic resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma without preoperative biliary drainage.
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer in western countries but very high incidence in the northeast of Thailand. The only chance to cure is surgical resection. Preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) for improving liver function to decrease perioperative morbidity and mortality is claimed to be beneficial. ⋯ Two patients died during hospitalization, an operative mortality of 6.7%. Survival was 33% at 1 year, 12% at 2 years,10% at 3 years and 6.7% at 4 years. In our experience, it is safe in most patients with obstructive jaundice due to hilar cholangiocarcinoma to perform liver resection without preoperative biliary drainage (PBD).
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2008
Preoperative and postoperative agreement of histopathological findings in cases of endometrial hyperplasia.
To determine agreement of preoperative and postoperative histopathology of endometrial hyperplasia (EH). ⋯ For EH diagnosed by curettage, we can be sure of the diagnosis. However, 6.3% had more severe histology from hysterectomy specimens. Thus, repeated curettage or other investigations should be reconsidered in women with recurrent bleeding.
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Very few population-based cancer survival studies have been performed in Viet Nam. The aim of the present study was to estimate observed and relative cancer survival rates in populations of Phu Tho, Hanoi and Hue city. ⋯ The better cancer survival in Hanoi than in Phu Tho province, as well as the results overall, point to a need for greater efforts in early detection and treatment, especially in rural areas.