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Juniper Publishers - Young Patients and Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: The Only Way is Up

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  Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal    Abstract Prostate cancer within a younger cohort of men continues to be an increasing problem. With a younger population, greater expectations are present, from erectile function, to continence to oncological outcomes. Significant prostate cancer is increasingly diagnosed in younger men, less than 55 years [1]. In a non-screened population young patients are choosing radical surgery for intermediate and high risk disease [1]. This patient group have high expectations with regards to oncological and functional outcomes. The next question arises, what can we do to improve outcomes? Keywords: robotic radical prostatectomy, outcomes Abbreviations: ERSPC: European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer; AUA: American Urological Association Mini Review Early-onset prostate cancer (<55 years), differs from pro

Juniper Publishers - Pleural Malignant Solitary Fibrous Tumor Mimicking a Nerve Sheath Tumor in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

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  Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), formerly known as von Recklinghausen’s disease is a nervous system tumor disorder of variable expressivity. Malignant solitary fibrous tumors (SFT) are rare spindle cell soft tissue tumors. We report a case of a 35-year-old male who presented clinically with NF1 and a mass that mimicked a nerve sheath tumor radiologically, but pathologically was, in fact, a malignant solitary fibrous tumor. Based on a literature review, the association between NF1 and malignant SFT has never been published. Keywords: Neurofibromatosis type 1; Malignant solitary fibrous tumor Abbrevations: SFT: Solitary Fibrous Tumors; NF1: Neurofibromatosis type 1 Mini Review Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a multisystem disease characterized by cutaneous findings, as well as benign and malignant tumors of th

Juniper Publishers - Robotic Radical Partial Nephrectomy: Keep Pushing the Boundaries

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  Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Mini Review Robotic Radical Partial Nephrectomy: Keep Pushing the Boundaries *Sanchia Goonewardene The Royal Free and UCL, UK Submission: October 26, 2016; Published: October 18, 2016 *Corresponding author: Sanchia Goonewardene, The Royal Free and UCL, NW3 2NG London, UK How to cite this article: Sanchia G. Robotic Radical Partial Nephrectomy: Keep Pushing the Boundaries. Canc Therapy & Oncol Int J. 2016; 2(1):555580. DOI: 10.19080/CTOIJ.2016.02.555580 Abstract The purpose of robotic radical partial nephrectomy is to ensure oncological clearance, whilst maintaining renal function. Main renal artery clamping during robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) may compromise post-operative renal function [1]. Recent technologic advances mean resectional technique and outcomes can be improved. Specifically, robotic platforms, with robotic-assisted instrumentation, have help

Juniper Publishers - Biphosphonate in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

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  Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Abstract Introduction and Objective: Clinical studies have demonstrated synergistic antitumor effects of chemotherapy (CT) and zoledronic acid (AZ). In the essay Neo - AZURE, to determine whether the addition of AZ to neoadjuvant chemotherapy gives compléte histological responses. We report a prospective evaluation comparing compléte pathological response between different subs - biomolecular groups. Methods: From 2012 to 2014, 432 patients received neoadjuvant chemotherapy + AZ. The main objective is the complete histologic response. Secondary endpoints were clinical response according to RECIST criteria, estimate the overall survival of patients targeted by the study, assess bone density before and at the end of chemotherapy, the side effects associated with the treatment protocol, and Quality life Results: histologic complete response with zoledronic acid was 40.13% .the higher in the subgroup

Juniper Publishers - Quality Of Life and Satisfaction with Care among Breast Cancer Survivors Receiving Different Treatments Strategies in Sri Lanka

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  Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Abstract Introduction and Objective: This study was aimed to evaluate the QOL among BCS who receiving various treatment strategies in Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya (THK). Method: This cross sectional study was performed with conveniently selected 142 BCS (Mean age (SD) - 55 (10.29) years) at oncology unit of THK during July 2016 using WHOQOL-BREFF questionnaire. Results: Among the studied BCS, 32.4% were studied up to O/L and 61.3% were married. 76.8% were unemployed and 38.7% had monthly income between Rs 10,000-30,000. 51.4% were living with their husband and children and 93% were Buddhist. 34.5% had undergone to CT. Mean (SD) of physical (PD), psychological (PsD), social (SD) and environmental (ED) domains were 47.79 (11.20), 42.17 (15.19), 48.86 (15.68) and 51.83 (13.61) respectively. Age, marital status, level of education and monthly income and current treatments were significantly affected t