Cancer research
Lung cancer is a significant health concern, particularly among the elderly population, and the number of very elderly patients is rising due to increasing global life expectancy. Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) has been studied as a potential treatment option for these patients, with promising results. A recent study published in
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Cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries, such as India, place a significant burden on their caregivers, who often experience physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges. A recent study explored the caregiver burden and quality of life among parents of children with cancer in the Indian context, highlighting the importance
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Patients undergoing low-dose CT screening for lung cancer experience uncertainty and distress due to the detection of indeterminate pulmonary nodules, which require subsequent surveillance. This period of uncertainty can lead to anxiety and worry. Researchers at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust conducted a study to explore patients' experiences
Cancer research
A study published in the BMJ Open journal reveals the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in cancer patients with bacteremia, resulting in increased mortality rates. Researchers from Mahidol University and Oxford University Hospitals analyzed data from 2008 to 2018, finding that the highest resistance proportions were for vancomycin-resistant enterococci
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Princess Kate continued her unexpected day of engagements on Wednesday, visiting the Parachute Regiment after opening up about her cancer journey at the Colchester Hospital. The Princess of Wales, who is also Colonel-in-Chief of the Parachute Regiment, made a surprise stop at their 2 PARA Cultural Day, where she met
Cancer patients
Patients with lung cancer in Italy are experiencing high rates of hospitalization due to complications arising from the natural history of the disease. Researchers from the University of Parma conducted a retrospective study to identify clinical predictors of 30-day mortality in hospitalized patients with lung cancer. The study analyzed clinical
Cancer
Research has long suggested that regular exercise is beneficial for cancer survivors, but a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine is the first to demonstrate that exercise after cancer treatment can reduce recurrence and improve survival. Patients with colon cancer who participated in a structured exercise
Cancer research
Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital researchers have made a significant discovery in the field of thyroid cancer by developing a novel classifier and prognostic model based on the stemness characteristics of thyroid cancer patients. Utilizing transcriptomic data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, the team identified three
Cancer
Research conducted at the Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research has shed light on the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with advanced gastric cancer. The study, published in the ESMO Gastrointestinal Oncology journal, found that certain nutritional and inflammatory indices can predict the effectiveness of
Cancer
Scotmid has joined forces with Maggie's and Hallmark to introduce a unique collection of cancer support cards, aimed at providing compassionate and empathetic messages for those living with cancer and their loved ones. This exclusive range, developed in collaboration between Hallmark and Maggie's, features six cards
Cancer research
Researchers from National Hospital Organization have developed and validated a machine-learning model to predict postoperative functional disability and mortality in older patients with cancer. According to the study, the global cancer burden is rapidly increasing, with an estimated 20 million new cases in 2022. The population aged 65 years is
Cancer research
Research has highlighted the gap in the validation of wearable devices in populations with cancer, particularly in patients with lung cancer, who experience unique mobility challenges and gait impairments. A recent study aims to address this gap by validating the Fitbit Charge 6, ActiGraph LEAP, and activPAL3 micro in patients
