cancer diagnosis and mental health Introduction Cancer diagnosis and treatment evokes despair in patients. Compared with healthy individuals, cancer patients are at a high risk of psychological problems. It has been estimated that approximately one-third of cancer patients in the world are affected by mental disorders, with depression and anxiety being the
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Ovarian adenocarcinoma with glaucoma: A case report
Ovarian adenocarcinoma with glaucoma: A case report Introduction Metastatic tumor accounts for the most common ocular malignancy in adults. In rare cases, ocular metastasis can represent the initial manifestation of an undiagnosed primary cancer such as breast and lung cancers. Patients usually present with visual field defects, ocular pain, floaters, photophobia, or
thyroid malignancy and serum calcitonin
thyroid malignancy and serum calcitonin Overview Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare type of thyroid cancer. It’s known to have poorer outcomes than differentiated thyroid cancer. In this article, the researchers aimed to identify areas for improvement in the preoperative evaluation of patients with possible MTC in a high-volume endocrine surgery
Rare Schwannoma in Lateral Nasal Wall
Rare Schwannoma in Lateral Nasal Wall Overview Schwannomas are a mass of tumors in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They are abnormal and usually have a benign proliferation of Schwann cells. Because of this, any type of neoplasms can usually occur anywhere in the body. However, reports have shown that the most
Pyrotinib therapy in HER2+ breast cancer
Pyrotinib therapy in HER2+ breast cancer Breast cancer with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) occurs in almost 15-20% of all breast cancers. This type of cancer also shows aggressive clinical behavior and has a poor prognosis. The development and use of anti-HER2 drugs have improved outcomes for patients with
Osteopenia predicts outcomes in pancreatic cancer
Osteopenia predicts outcomes in pancreatic cancer Study Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and is projected to become the second by 2030. The unfavorable prognosis of PDAC can be attributed to late diagnosis, poor metabolic status, and the resistance of cancer
outcomes of physical exercise regimens in advanced cancer
outcomes of physical exercise regimens in advanced cancer The number of people that suffer from oncological diseases is ever rising. This has sparked interest into all treatment modalities to provide comprehensive care, one of which is physical exercise programs for these patients. There are varied causes of cancer, such as genetic
penile squamous cell carcinoma and human papillomavirus
penile squamous cell carcinoma and human papillomavirus Introduction The objective of this study was to to investigate the survival outcomes and prognostic factors of human papillomavirus (HPV) induced penile squamous cell carcinoma (pSCC). Penile squamous cell carcinoma (pSCC) is a rare malignancy with limited pathogenesis and carcinogenesis, and poor survival after standard treatment. They
Radiation therapy And VTE Risk
Radiation therapy And VTE Risk Thromboembolic events are often the primary cause of complications in malignancies. They also have a major effect on the morbidity and mortality of cancer patients. Compared to chemotherapy and other kinds of systemic therapies, there’s not enough data about the impact of ionizing radiation on the
Pseudouveitis with pancreatic carcinoma: a case study
Pseudouveitis with pancreatic carcinoma: a case study Overview of the Study This study is a report of a case of a 61- year- old man who presented with progressive deterioration of general condition with unilateral recurrent episodes of pseudouveitis presenting as non- granulomatous panuveitis of the left eye related to a choroidal
