• 55-59 : 17-18 Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is given prior to a local treatment such as surgery, and is designed to shrink the primary tumor. (wikipedia.org)
  • Predictive and prognostic value of EPIC1 in patients with breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. (cdc.gov)
  • Can Biomarkers Guide the Use of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in T2 Bladder Cancer? (cdc.gov)
  • These micrometastases can be treated with adjuvant chemotherapy and can reduce relapse rates caused by these disseminated cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • To assess the feasibility of QOL assessment in a cohort of Tunisian cancer patients, the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire was administered to 23 women treated with adjuvant chemotherapy for early breast cancer on an outpatient basis at baseline and during the 3rd cycle of chemotherapy. (who.int)
  • For most cancers, treatment is led by one or more primary physicians, including a Medical Oncologist, a Surgical Oncologist and a Radiation Oncologist. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • Commenting on the results of the research, Ravindran Kanesvaran, consultant medical oncologist and assistant professor, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, said: "The link between depression and poor outcomes among these patients is significant and can be associated with the downregulation of brain derived neurotrophic factor. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Medical oncologist Dr. Michel E. Kuzur has been caring for cancer patients for four decades, combining his vast experience with the latest clinical research to provide first-rate, personalized treatment for his patients. (asbestos.com)
  • Dr. Travis Snyders is a medical oncologist who treats cancer and malignant blood disorders. (sanfordhealth.org)
  • A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications. (upstate.edu)
  • Your surgical oncologist helps to place these infusion pumps allowing for continuous home delivery of chemotherapy. (upstate.edu)
  • A medical oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with medicine, heads up your cancer team. (sutterhealth.org)
  • In this case of medical malpractice, the trial court refused to allow the plaintiff to name a pediatric oncologist as one of her expert witnesses. (robertkreisman.com)
  • Mitchell Clark, MD , is a gynecologic oncologist with training in both surgical and medical oncology. (bridgeporthospital.org)
  • Mehdi M. Kebria, M.D., is a gynecologic oncologist and assistant clinical professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology within the Department of Surgery. (cityofhope.org)
  • Vincent Chung, M.D., is a medical oncologist specializing in pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal cancers. (cityofhope.org)
  • Marwan G. Fakih, M.D., is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers. (cityofhope.org)
  • For chemotherapy, two-drug cytotoxic regimens that include a platinum agent are generally preferred for first-line therapy. (medscape.com)
  • Chemotherapy, cytotoxic, and oncology drugs are also antineoplastic drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Depending on each large tumours and/or histologically proven patient's education level, the questionnaire axillary lymph node involvement requiring was either self-completed or administered adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy. (who.int)
  • Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. (bvsalud.org)
  • He offers chemotherapy and immunotherapy. (sanfordhealth.org)
  • FCS Oncology experts blend compassionate care, with cutting-edge technologies, genomic DNA based treatments and immunotherapy, to bring Florida's top cancer treatment options to Charlotte County. (flcancer.com)
  • But medical oncology-the use of medicines to treat cancer-now offers new, precise and personalized treatments, including immunotherapy and targeted therapy, helping your chances for a successful outcome. (sutterhealth.org)
  • We use a broad range of standard and state-of-the-art treatment options including surgery, radiation, medical oncology, including molecular targeted therapies, and immunotherapy. (mountsinai.org)
  • One of the latest approaches to medical oncology is immunotherapy. (mountsinai.org)
  • Our medical oncologists have years of experience and a compassionate approach that puts your well-being first at every step. (bjc.org)
  • Hospitals across BJC are staffed by experienced medical oncologists who personalize your treatment for optimal results. (bjc.org)
  • Our medical oncologists have the skill and expertise to deliver a personalized medical oncology plan that's best for you. (bjc.org)
  • Our medical oncologists work with dermatologists and plastic surgeons to provide expert treatment for melanoma and other skin cancers. (bjc.org)
  • You receive care from medical oncologists who completed additional training through fellowships. (nuvancehealth.org)
  • Dr. Michel E. Kuzur at Tennessee Oncology is one of the most experienced medical oncologists in Nashville. (asbestos.com)
  • Our medical oncologists and hematologists are first and foremost concerned about your well-being. (pvhmc.org)
  • Our findings confirm that oncologists should consider inflammation and frailty in their patients, and perhaps personalize treatment, especially in older adults, to avoid undue risks of chemotherapy toxicity," said Nikesha Gilmore, Ph.D ., research assistant professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center , who conducts studies for Wilmot's Cancer Prevention and Control program. (rochester.edu)
  • Oncologists can specialize in one of three fields of oncology: medical, radiation or surgery. (memorialhealth.com)
  • Our team of pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists works together to give you the best possible care. (mountsinai.org)
  • Additionally, our oncologists and specially trained nurses provide a supportive environment for inpatient chemotherapy. (tristarhealth.com)
  • The data of 225 patients who were diagnosed with EOC cancer after staging laparotomy at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Research and Teaching Hospital from January 2002 to May 2010 were retrospectively reviewed. (hindawi.com)
  • The fellow will benefit from the experience of active surgeons whose collective focus includes a full spectrum of laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and minimally invasive procedures including infertility, urology, colorectal, gynecologic oncology and general gynecology. (bridgeporthospital.org)
  • Masoud Azodi, MD , director, MIGS Fellowship, is a professor at the Yale University School of Medicine and is a member of the Gynecologic Oncology Group. (bridgeporthospital.org)
  • He is also the Director of the minimally-invasive Robotic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine's Gynecologic Oncology Section in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. (bridgeporthospital.org)
  • He is also the Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Bridgeport Hospital. (bridgeporthospital.org)
  • As our patient, you have access to the newest medical oncology treatments before they're widely available. (bjc.org)
  • Depending on the type and stage of cancer, you may need chemotherapy alone or in combination with other treatments, like radiation oncology. (bjc.org)
  • In addition to chemotherapy, your care may include surgery, radiation therapy and other treatments. (nuvancehealth.org)
  • 55-59 Combined modality chemotherapy is the use of drugs with other cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or hyperthermia therapy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Now we offer next-generation Dignicap Delta scalp cooling system to our patients to help them minimize hair loss during chemotherapy treatments. (pvhmc.org)
  • Dana-Farber's medical oncology suite provides chemotherapy and other infusion treatments. (dana-farber.org)
  • In early stages of cancer treatment, palliative care can help make medical treatments more tolerable. (dana-farber.org)
  • Chemotherapy and other oncology treatments are usually delivered at one of Sutter's seven medical oncology clinics, staffed by certified oncology-trained nurses. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Oncology treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation, medication or surgery. (memorialhealth.com)
  • I would go on to attend every single commission meeting I had during my chemotherapy and radiation treatments. (cdc.gov)
  • A total of 514 treatment-naive advanced or metastatic patients were randomized (1:1) to receive toripalimab or placebo in combination with paclitaxel plus cisplatin chemotherapy followed by toripalimab or placebo maintenance. (globenewswire.com)
  • A risk score for the prognosis prediction of the muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients who received gemcitabine plus cisplatin chemotherapy. (cdc.gov)
  • Medical oncology is a cancer treatment that uses medications to destroy cancer cells or prevent them from spreading or growing. (bjc.org)
  • Chemotherapy and medical oncology medications come in many different types and dosages. (bjc.org)
  • Chemotherapy medications can be pills or liquids you swallow. (bjc.org)
  • Chemotherapy and other forms of medical oncology use medications to slow cancer cell growth and prevent it from spreading. (nuvancehealth.org)
  • Instead of infusing the medications through a vein, our care team circulates chemotherapy in the abdominal cavity during surgery. (cityofhope.org)
  • Abdul-Raheem, is one of more than 5000 cancer patients receiving medical care in the oncology centre in Hudaydah, which faces constant shortages in anti-cancer drugs and chemotherapy medications. (who.int)
  • Despite the deadly violence in Hudaydah, the oncology centre in the city remains open to provide services for thousands of cancer patients but the centre's officials say they might close the centre if they don't receive the medications they need. (who.int)
  • Many of the side effects of chemotherapy can be traced to damage to normal cells that divide rapidly and are thus sensitive to anti-mitotic drugs: cells in the bone marrow, digestive tract and hair follicles. (wikipedia.org)
  • This results in the most common side-effects of chemotherapy: myelosuppression (decreased production of blood cells, hence also immunosuppression), mucositis (inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract), and alopecia (hair loss). (wikipedia.org)
  • Side effects of chemotherapy depend on many things, including the type of cancer and which drugs are being used. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of surgery and hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy in patients with MPM on overall survival and disease-free interval. (bmj.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is the preferred treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) of colorectal carcinoma. (lu.se)
  • Hyperthermic (or heated) intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) involves aggressive surgery for cancer followed by immediate delivery of chemotherapy to the peritoneum in a single procedure. (cityofhope.org)
  • Gilmore is first author of the study, recently published in the journal, Breast Cancer Research , which includes a novel finding that when inflammation markers continue to rise during chemotherapy, frailty is even more likely to be a problem after treatment. (rochester.edu)
  • I. Benjamin Paz, M.D., is a nationally renowned surgical oncology surgeon, with expertise in breast cancer, gastrointestinal and rectal cancers, and tumors involving the bone and soft tissues. (cityofhope.org)
  • Education of rural physicians about breast cancer through an oncology outreach program. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer who were registered at the two oncology centres be- tween 2008 and 2017 were included in the retrospective study. (who.int)
  • Ronda was diagnosed with locally invasive breast cancer in December 2014 and underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy. (cdc.gov)
  • 42 Adjuvant chemotherapy is given after a local treatment (radiotherapy or surgery). (wikipedia.org)
  • uum by measuring the interval facilities for surgery, radiotherapy, The study aimed to col ect data for between onset of symptoms and chemotherapy. (who.int)
  • The records of eligible patients using surgery, chemotherapy, registered during a 2-month period A data col ection form (Annex 1) was radiotherapy, hormone thera- of each year, starting from 2008 and designed to reconstruct the trajecto- py, and targeted therapy at the ending in 2017, were scanned for in- ry of patients in the health-care sys- two oncology centres and any formation. (who.int)
  • The term chemotherapy has come to connote non-specific usage of intracellular poisons to inhibit mitosis (cell division) or induce DNA damage, which is why inhibition of DNA repair can augment chemotherapy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The term chemotherapy is used to describe cancer-killing drugs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Chemotherapy may be given with a curative intent (which almost always involves combinations of drugs) or it may aim to prolong life or to reduce symptoms (palliative chemotherapy). (wikipedia.org)
  • 55-59 Salvage chemotherapy or palliative chemotherapy is given without curative intent, but simply to decrease tumor load and increase life expectancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Role of palliative chemotherapy in advanced epithelioid sarcoma. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Delivery of hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy at the time of surgery has been used to address this microscopic disease, however it's effect and place in the multimodality treatment sphere is unknown. (bmj.com)
  • Studies reporting overall survival and/or disease-free interval in patients with MPM undergoing cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy were considered. (bmj.com)
  • Surgery with hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy was associated with a median overall survival and disease-free interval ranging from 11 to 75 months and 7.2 to 57 months, respectively. (bmj.com)
  • These appeared to be superior to patients not receiving hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (overall survival: 5-36 months and disease-free interval: 12.1-21 months). (bmj.com)
  • A higher dose of hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy was associated with an improvement in overall survival compared with a lower dose: 18-31 months versus 6-18 months, respectively. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusion Surgery with hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy offers a safe and effective therapy with an improvement in disease-free interval and overall survival, particularly when hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy is administered at a higher dose. (bmj.com)
  • The indication for semuloparin originally proposed was for "prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients receiving chemotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. (medscape.com)
  • SSE: 688180) and Coherus BioSciences, Inc. ("Coherus", Nasdaq: CHRS) today announced positive interim results from the pivotal study "JUPITER-06" (NCT03829969), a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating toripalimab in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line therapy for patients with advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). (globenewswire.com)
  • The findings of this interim analysis provide strong evidence that the addition of toripalimab to chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced or metastatic ESCC patients has superior PFS and OS than chemotherapy alone," said Dr. Wang. (globenewswire.com)
  • We look forward to updated analyses of overall survival of the JUPITER-06 study in the future and believe that these results will build a strong argument to support the use of toripalimab in combination with chemotherapy as a new standard first-line treatment in patients with advanced or metastatic ESCC. (globenewswire.com)
  • The significant PFS and similarly robust overall survival data demonstrate that toripalimab in combination with chemotherapy could provide significant clinical benefits to patients with advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. (globenewswire.com)
  • Junshi Biosciences and Coherus are planning in 2022 to submit a biologics license application supplement to the United States Food and Drug Adminstration for toripalimab for first-line treatment, in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy, of advanced or metastatic ESCC. (globenewswire.com)
  • Taking a shift from the regular procedures of giving chemotherapy and general drug treatment to any cancer patient, the high end therapeutic method is the next level of treating cancer with more personalised drugs. (apollohospitals.com)
  • In addition to a broad product portfolio, B. Braun partners with oncology departments to implement solutions for enhanced cancer treatment and edication management. (bbraun.com)
  • Chemotherapy (often abbreviated to chemo and sometimes CTX or CTx) is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents or alkylating agents) as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Induction chemotherapy is the first line treatment of cancer with a chemotherapeutic drug. (wikipedia.org)
  • Maintenance chemotherapy is a repeated low-dose treatment to prolong remission. (wikipedia.org)
  • 9, 2020 Researchers showed that a protein named FOXO1 plays a critical role in heart damage resulting from treatment with anthracycline chemotherapy drugs. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Oral infections and periodontal disease may be exacerbated during chemotherapy and represent an important risk due to the neutropenia that many of the patients develop during treatment. (adre.ro)
  • The main objectives of oral care during immunosuppression periods are maintaining the oral health status, evaluating and treating any side effects that may occur during chemotherapy and patient education regarding the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene in minimalizing the risk of oral complications and discomfort during the chemotherapy treatment. (adre.ro)
  • The aim of this study is to revise the means of treatment and prevention of the adverse effects of chemotherapy in oncology patients. (adre.ro)
  • CIPN is estimated to affect between 71 and 96 percent of patients one month after chemotherapy treatment, with symptoms including pain, burning, tingling and loss of feeling, explained Sarah Prinsloo, Ph.D. , assistant professor of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine. (mdanderson.org)
  • all were at least three months post-chemotherapy treatment and reported more than a three on the National Cancer Institute's neuropathy rating scale. (mdanderson.org)
  • Because these medicines travel through the blood to the entire body, chemotherapy is described as a bodywide treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Our study lends credence to treatment using afatinib combined with chemotherapy as a viable option for patients with Ex19del/G724S. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, afatinib combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of Ex19del/G724S mutations has not been reported. (frontiersin.org)
  • Providence Medical Group's comprehensive Hematology and Oncology services help ensure patients receive the physical, mental and spiritual support needed to help cope with the challenges of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. (providence.org)
  • At Providence Medical Group Napa - Medical Oncology, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education. (providence.org)
  • Experts work with cancer survivors to develop personalized care plans to help them and their healthcare providers address unique medical and psychosocial needs, identify needed screening tests, and manage potential long-term or late effects of treatment. (dana-farber.org)
  • Oncology is the discipline that studies the formation, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors existing in the body and their relationship with inheritance. (roche.com.tr)
  • Medical oncology, which examines chemotherapy applications, i.e. the treatment of cancer with drugs, also examines cancer prevention, cancer screening, and early diagnosis applications. (roche.com.tr)
  • Oncology refers to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. (memorialhealth.com)
  • If your treatment plan calls for radiation therapy, we will provide you with the latest advances in radiation oncology. (memorialhealth.com)
  • From diagnosis to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures you have access to locally trusted care with the support of a globally recognized network. (tristarhealth.com)
  • Further treatment options, including radiation oncology, clinical trials and blood marrow transplants, are available through the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Health. (tristarhealth.com)
  • This allows direct treatment of certain cancers that have spread throughout the abdomen, with fewer blood vessels to transmit traditionally administered chemotherapy. (cityofhope.org)
  • This randomized phase III trial studies how well standard-dose combination chemotherapy works compared to high-dose combination chemotherapy and stem cell transplant in treating patients with germ cell tumors that have returned after a period of improvement or did not respond to treatment. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • According to treatment guidelines in the regional care pro- recur in spite of chemotherapy. (lu.se)
  • In order to achieve a more effec- were recommended postoperative radiation and adjuvant tive and individualised chemotherapeutic treatment of breast chemotherapy. (lu.se)
  • initiation of treatment (treatment at a hospital or clinic other than the tion of diagnosis who did not receive delay), as well as their determi- oncology centre. (who.int)
  • Researchers recruited 186 newly diagnosed patients receiving chemotherapy. (sciencedaily.com)
  • June 20, 2012 - The Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted overwhelmingly to reject the use of semuloparin sodium injection (sanofi-aventis) for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in some cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Weyburn prescribed Adriamycin for the chemotherapy regimen. (robertkreisman.com)
  • Although can- number of positive axillary lymph nodes cer incidence is increasing in the developing and chemotherapy regimen. (who.int)
  • Fourteen patients received pre-CRS-HIPEC chemotherapy only, 32 patients underwent post-CRS-HIPEC chemotherapy only, 9 patients received chemotherapy both pre- and post-CRS-HIPEC and 16 patients did not receive any systemic chemotherapy. (lu.se)
  • The Oncology and Hematology experts at Florida Cancer Specialists Port Charlotte Clinic specialize in treating early and advanced cancers, blood disorders, Leukemias and Lymphomas with targeted personalized therapies driven by innovative clinical research. (flcancer.com)
  • If you're diagnosed with cancer, you may feel worried and afraid-partly by the thought of undergoing chemotherapy or other uncomfortable drug therapies. (sutterhealth.org)
  • These therapies are mostly in the form of pills and have significantly fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy. (mountsinai.org)
  • He has expertise in chemotherapy, targeted therapies and minimally invasive surgeries. (bridgeporthospital.org)
  • Romanian Journal of Medical and Dental Education Volum 9 Issue 3, 2020 UPDATE REGARDING ORAL AND PERIODONTAL CARE FOR THE ONCOLOGY PATIENT DURING CHEMOTHERAPY. (adre.ro)
  • 21, 2022 Patients diagnosed with a type of brain tumor survived for longer when they were treated aggressively with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Since 1994, Kuzur has been with Tennessee Oncology, one of the country's largest community based cancer-care groups. (asbestos.com)
  • Medical Oncology Outpatient Services is our new addition to The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center. (pvhmc.org)
  • Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center offers the most innovative and advanced cancer care available in a community setting. (dana-farber.org)
  • Patients who choose our cancer care also have access to a wide range of clinical trials through the National Cancer Institute's Community Oncology Research Program . (memorialhealth.com)
  • The role of medical image computing in oncology is growing stronger, not least due to the unprecedented advancement of computational AI techniques, providing a technological bridge between radiology and oncology, which could significantly accelerate the advancement of precision medicine throughout the cancer care continuum. (mdpi.com)
  • Medication management in oncology does not end after the preparation of cytotoxics. (bbraun.com)
  • Infusional chemotherapy and medication errors in a tertiary care pediatric cancer unit in a resource-limited setting. (ahrq.gov)
  • The significant toxicity and individualized dosing required for chemotherapy may lead to serious medication errors . (ahrq.gov)
  • Medication administration protocols and checklists are often employed for administering chemotherapy. (ahrq.gov)
  • A past AHRQ WebM&M perspective described a widely known incident of chemotherapy medication overdose. (ahrq.gov)
  • Chemotherapy is a more traditional medical oncology approach that uses anti-cancer medication. (mountsinai.org)
  • Our clinical staff can deliver higher medication dosages by placing the chemotherapy directly into the abdomen. (cityofhope.org)
  • We coordinate your medical care when discharged from the hospital. (bbraun.com)
  • Lead author Yufeng Wu, head of oncology, department of internal medicine, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China, said: "It's crucial doctors pay more attention to the mood and emotional state of patients. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Dr Nikolaos Diamantis is a Medical Oncology Consultant at St Bartholomew's Hospital specialising in colorectal, oesphageal, gastric, pancreatic, liver and bile duct cancers, and cancers of unknown primary. (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • Often, chemotherapy is given at a special clinic or at the hospital. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 4 Department of Oncology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Ethnic Hospital (i.e. (frontiersin.org)
  • For more information on Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center's Medical Oncology program, please call 909.630.7342 . (pvhmc.org)
  • Dana-Farber Brigham at Milford is a collaboration between New England's top cancer center, one of the nation's best academic medical centers, and a leading community hospital. (dana-farber.org)
  • Regional hospital chains are developing new networks and contracting with local health plans and employers to assume medical risk for additional populations. (contingencies.org)
  • Most patients coming to the hospital are very poor and cannot afford the minimal fees for medical consultations or laboratory tests. (who.int)
  • DSN: CC37.NHAMCS92.EMRGENCY (Emergency Department File) CC37.NHAMCS92.OPATIENT (Out-Patient Department File) ABSTRACT This report provides documentation for users of the 1992 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) Micro-Data Tape for patient visits and drug mentions. (cdc.gov)
  • Section I, 'Description of the National Hospital Ambula- tory Medical Care Survey,' includes information on the sample design, data collection activities, medical coding procedures, population estimates, and relative standard errors. (cdc.gov)
  • INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION OF NHAMCS The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) was inaugurated to learn more about the ambulatory care rendered in hospital emergency and outpatient departments in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • A complete description of the NHAMCS is contained in the publication entitled: 'Plan and Operation of the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 1994. (cdc.gov)
  • The national estimates produced from these studies describe the utilization of hospital ambulatory medical care services in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Thoracic Medical Oncology-I, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China. (bvsalud.org)
  • 2Department of Radiation Oncology, Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia (Correspondence to A. Masmoudi: masmoudi33@ yahoo.fr). (who.int)
  • Select clinical trials are available at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center. (dana-farber.org)
  • A strong and consistent efficacy and safety profile is emerging for toripalimab across multiple tumor types as data read out from pivotal clinical trials in melanoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, urothelial cancer, lung cancer and now also esophageal squamous cell carcinoma," said Dr. Patricia Keegan, Chief Medical Officer of Junshi Biosciences. (globenewswire.com)
  • Furthermore, tumor eradication by excellent systemic anticancer therapy with novel chemotherapies and targeted agents can lead to long-term survival. (springer.com)
  • Consolidation chemotherapy is given after remission in order to prolong the overall disease-free time and improve overall survival. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treated with afatinib combined with chemotherapy, both patients responded well and achieved progression-free survival. (frontiersin.org)
  • Cediranib, an oral anti-angiogenic VEGFR 1-3 inhibitor, was studied at a daily dose of 20 mg in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy and as maintenance in a randomised trial in patients with first relapse of 'platinum-sensitive' ovarian cancer and has been shown to improve progression-free survival (PFS). (cun.es)
  • Different chemotherapy timings did not differ significantly in either survival or recurrence patterns. (lu.se)
  • Studies show HIPEC with aggressive surgery improves survival in some cancers compared to traditional intravenous chemotherapy alone. (cityofhope.org)
  • The study met the co-primary endpoints with statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for patients treated with the toripalimab and chemotherapy combination compared to chemotherapy alone. (globenewswire.com)
  • TOPO1 expression levels were evaluated by immunohistochemistry , and the relationships between TOPO1 expression, clinical factors, chemotherapy efficacy , and survival were analyzed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Importantly, the use of drugs (whether chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or targeted therapy) constitutes systemic therapy for cancer in that they are introduced into the blood stream and are therefore in principle able to address cancer at any anatomic location in the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this study, we analysed the effect of administration and timing of systemic chemotherapy on the outcome of lymph node positive colorectal carcinoma patients treated with CRS-HIPEC. (lu.se)
  • Medical history of the patients was studied for the administration of perioperative systemic chemotherapy and follow-up. (lu.se)
  • with no evidence of difference in PFS, OS and systemic recurrence rate by timing of systemic chemotherapy. (lu.se)
  • Our patients benefit from the seamless integration of surgery, gynecology, medical oncology, interventional radiology, anesthesiology and intensive care. (cityofhope.org)
  • Cancer is a complex diagnosis that poses exceptional challenges for patients and medical staff and involves interdisciplinary teams. (bbraun.com)
  • With each chapter written by experts in the many fields that comprise head and neck oncology and surgery, this compendium provides a unique, multidisciplinary perspective on the diagnosis and management of these patients. (novapublishers.com)
  • For most people, cancer is more than just a current medical diagnosis. (tristarhealth.com)
  • Talking about Tumors with Ryan and Ryann is not medical advice. (buzzsprout.com)
  • In addition to examinations in many areas such as breast, lung, colon, bladder, and skin, examinations for brain tumors are also included under the oncology branch. (roche.com.tr)
  • It is not yet known whether high-dose combination chemotherapy and stem cell transplant are more effective than standard-dose combination chemotherapy in treating patients with refractory or relapsed germ cell tumors. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • First, I did eight rounds of chemotherapy to shrink the tumors. (cdc.gov)
  • However, we found a rare mutation of EGFR Ex19del/G724S in two patients with lung cancer who demonstrated a favorable response to the combination of afatinib and chemotherapy. (frontiersin.org)
  • In this study, we reported two patients with EGFR Ex19del/G724S lung cancer who appeared in remission after being treated with afatinib and chemotherapy. (frontiersin.org)
  • Paclitaxel, carboplatin, and gemcitabine (PCG) versus gemcitabine and vinorelbine (GV) in chemotherapy naïve patients (pts) with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): A phase III trial of the Minnie Pearl Cancer Research Network (MPCRN). (asbestos.com)
  • Analysis of topoisomerase I expression and identification of predictive markers for efficacy of topotecan chemotherapy in small cell lung cancer. (bvsalud.org)
  • We evaluated topoisomerase I (TOPO1) expression in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and identified predictive factors for the efficacy of second-line topotecan chemotherapy . (bvsalud.org)
  • A brain-boosting protein plays an important role in how well people respond to chemotherapy, researchers report at the ESMO Asia 2016 Congress in Singapore. (sciencedaily.com)
  • We retrospectively evaluated the records of SCLC patients treated in our department from January 2007 to December 2016 who received second-line topotecan chemotherapy . (bvsalud.org)
  • Provide oncology lectures for the nurse practitioner program at the school of nursing. (rochester.edu)
  • Our specialists offer a wide array of medical expertise as part of your care team. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Chemotherapy may be given with a curative intent or it may aim to prolong life or to palliate symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • A type of functional brain training known as neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of chemotherapy-induced nerve damage, or neuropathy, in cancer survivors, according to a study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center . (mdanderson.org)
  • With the manifestation of symptoms, it is essential to examine patients in the field of oncology. (roche.com.tr)
  • A medical doctor who treats pleural mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer that develops in the pleura, which is the thin lining that covers the lungs and chest wall. (asbestos.com)
  • The heat also helps: Chemotherapy is absorbed more effectively when hot, and malignant cells cannot repair themselves in the face of high heat the way healthy cells can. (cityofhope.org)
  • Provide primary health services: assessment, intervention, management and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with attending physician(s) in a hematology/oncology practice in outpatient, inpatient, palliative and hospice settings. (rochester.edu)
  • Inpatient and outpatient units serving hematology, oncology and hospice patients. (rochester.edu)
  • The proposed study is designed to examine the effects of AZD0171 and durvalumab in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). (uclahealth.org)
  • City of Hope's peritoneal surface malignancies team offers patients an alternative to traditionally administered chemotherapy. (cityofhope.org)
  • Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology. (buzzsprout.com)
  • 55-59 Combination chemotherapy involves treating a person with a number of different drugs simultaneously. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our compassionate medical oncology nurses and support staff provide you with warm blankets, snacks and a calming experience at each visit. (bjc.org)
  • If home chemotherapy is given, home health nurses will help with the medicine and IVs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • On-site lab-accurate chemistry for Oncology Centers. (abaxis.com)
  • Small on size… but big on capabilities, the Piccolo helps oncology centers maximize their throughput while increasing efficiencies. (abaxis.com)
  • Radiation therapy is often given with chemotherapy. (medscape.com)
  • Radiation therapy may be received before, after, or during chemotherapy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Of the 47 patients who did not receive pre-CRS-HIPEC chemotherapy, 11 (23%) did not receive any chemotherapy due to major postoperative complications. (lu.se)
  • He was awarded the Greek national Oncology fellowship scholarship and went on to conduct clinical research for 2 years at the Drug Development Unit of the Royal Marsden. (nuffieldhealth.com)