Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
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Gan To Kagaku Ryoho · Mar 2012
Review[Radiological evaluation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma].
Curative resection is one of the key treatments that influences the survival of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients. For curative resection, and to avoid unnecessary resection, it is important to diagnose and find the stage of pancreatic carcinoma correctly. ⋯ In this article, we reviewed the effective CTprotocols for detecting pancreatic carcinoma and the CTimaging findings of pancreatic carcinoma that will effect the resectability of the tumor. We also reviewed advantages and disadvantages of other imaging modalities, and imaging findings of some pancreatic carcinomas other than ductal adenocarcinoma.
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Gan To Kagaku Ryoho · Mar 2012
Clinical Trial[Three-day-type transdermal fentanyl patch conversion by rapid titration method with short-acting oral oxycodone for cancer pain].
This study compared the efficacy and safety of a 3-day-type transdermal fentanyl patch conversion by the rapid titration method to short-acting oral oxycodone for cancer pain. We evaluated seven hospitalized cancer patients who had moderate to severe cancer pain. Pain intensity was rated using an 11-point(0-10)numerical rating scale(NRS). ⋯ All 7 patients reported mild levels(NRS≤2)of cancer pain for 2 days. No serious side effects were reported. The 3-day-type transdermal fentanyl patch conversion by the rapid titration method with short-acting oral oxycodone can be accomplished safely and effectively for patients with moderate cancer pain.