The lancet oncology
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The lancet oncology · Jun 2013
Comparative StudyIntegration of 3D digital mammography with tomosynthesis for population breast-cancer screening (STORM): a prospective comparison study.
Digital breast tomosynthesis with 3D images might overcome some of the limitations of conventional 2D mammography for detection of breast cancer. We investigated the effect of integrated 2D and 3D mammography in population breast-cancer screening. ⋯ National Breast Cancer Foundation, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia; Hologic, USA; Technologic, Italy.
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The lancet oncology · Jun 2013
ReviewReproductive organ involvement in non-Hodgkin lymphoma during pregnancy: a systematic review.
Data for pregnancy-associated non-Hodgkin lymphoma are limited to case reports, making it difficult to define this disorder. We did a systematic search for articles published between 1967 and 2011 with the aim to determine the characteristics, management, and outcome of pregnancy-associated non-Hodgkin lymphoma. We identified 121 patients from 74 papers. ⋯ Most patients received antepartum (45%, 55 of 121) or postpartum therapy (45%, 54 of 121), resulting in 6-month survival of 53% for mothers and a livebirth rate of 83%. Pregnancy-associated non-Hodgkin lymphoma has unique clinical characteristics with frequent reproductive organ involvement. Collaborative prospective studies are needed to further characterise pathophysiological and clinical aspects of this complication.
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The lancet oncology · Jun 2013
Effects of a programme of interventions on regional comprehensive palliative care for patients with cancer: a mixed-methods study.
Improvement of palliative care is an important public health issue, but knowledge about how to deliver palliative care throughout a region remains inadequate. We used surveys and in-depth interviews to assess changes in the quality of palliative care after regional interventions and to gain insights for improvement of palliative care at a regional level. ⋯ Third Term Comprehensive Control Research for Cancer Health and Labor Sciences Research Grants of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan.