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Case report: Cryoablation as a novel bridging strategy prior to CAR-T cell therapy for B cell malignancies with bulky disease.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has emerged as a powerful immunotherapy in relapsed/refractory (R/R) hematological malignancies, especially in R/R B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia (B-ALL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and multiple myeloma (MM). To prevent disease progression and reduce tumor burden during CAR-T cell manufacturing, bridging therapies prior to CAR-T cell infusion are crucial. At present, it has been demonstrated that targeted therapy, radiotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) could serve as effective bridging strategies. However, whether cryoabl

Effects of a Sound Intervention on Physical and Emotional Well-Being in Patients with Cancer: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

AimCancer remains a disease with a significant impact on morbidity and mortality but also on quality of life. This prospective randomized pilot study investigated the effects of a sound intervention on physical and emotional well-being in outpatients with cancer.MethodsTwo self-applied sound interventions were used for this purpose, either active "music playing" with a body monochord or passive sound intervention with headphones to listen to a given music compilation. Interventions were carried out over a period of 4 weeks for at least 15 min in the evening before bedtime. The following self-a

International cooperation in public health in Martinique: geostrategic utility for cancer surveillance in the Caribbean.

BackgroundCooperation in public health and in oncology in particular, is currently a major issue for the island of Martinique, given its geopolitical position in the Caribbean region. The region of Martinique shares certain public health problems with other countries of the Caribbean, notably in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with cancer. We present here a roadmap of cooperation priorities and activities in cancer surveillance and oncology in Martinique.Main bodyThe fight against cancer is a key public health priority that features high on the regional health policy

Multimorbidity among elderly in Bangladesh.

BackgroundMultimorbidity among the elderly is a major public health problem in most of the developing countries, including Bangladesh, where the population is moving towards aging. Multimorbidity was defined as the co-occurrence of at least two chronic diseases in a person whether as a coincidence or not. Little attention has been paid to the study of the prevalence of multimorbidity among the elderly in Bangladesh.ObjectiveThe objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity among hospitalized elderly.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in two tertiary level

Phase I study to determine the safety, tolerability and immunostimulatory activity of thalidomide analogue CC-5013 in patients with metastatic malignant melanoma and other advanced cancers.

We assessed the safety, tolerability and efficacy of the immunomodulatory drug, CC-5013 (REVIMID trade mark ), in the treatment of patients with metastatic malignant melanoma and other advanced cancers. A total of 20 heavily pretreated patients received a dose-escalating regimen of oral CC-5013. Maximal tolerated dose, toxicity and clinical responses were evaluated and analysis of peripheral T-cell surface markers and serum for cytokines and proangiogenic factors were performed. CC-5013 was well tolerated. In all, 87% of adverse effects were classified as grade 1 or grade 2 according to Common

Health-related quality of life domains relevant to people in Europe undergoing cancer treatment: a systematic review of qualitative research.

PurposeTo identify and synthesize evidence from European qualitative studies on cancer-related quality of life outcomes, needs, experiences, preferences, and concerns of people undergoing cancer treatment in the last decade.MethodsSystematic review ( https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO , CRD42024575065) of European studies using qualitative methodology, assessing constructs related to HRQoL, and involving adults receiving cancer treatment. The search was performed in PubMed and Scopus from January 2013 to July 2024. Titles, abstracts, and full texts screening, data extraction and risk of bias

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Adapting Yoga Therapy to Meet the Needs of Inpatients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Insights From an International, Multisite, Qualitative Study.

PurposeYoga therapy (YT) is a growing mind-body approach in oncology. However, its integration into hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains limited, particularly in non-Western and resource-constrained settings. This formative qualitative study aimed to explore the lived experiences of HSCT patients in the United States, India, and Tanzania to inform the development of a culturally adapted YT protocol.MethodsFifteen post-HSCT adult participants were recruited from three international cancer centers using purposive sampling. Semistructured interviews were conducted in participant

Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among geriatric population from rural Mangalore: a cross-sectional study.

BackgroundAnaemia is a major public health problem in all age groups. Anaemia in elderly individuals may result in several adverse health outcomes, including functional dependence and increased risk of therapeutic complications, falls, dementia, and death. Anaemia is often overlooked as symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath etc., are also associated with ageing. Hence, early detection of anaemia in elderly individuals is necessary to prevent delays in diagnosing potentially treatable conditions.MethodsThis community-based cross-sectional study aimed to estimate haemoglobin le

Carbon fibre PEEK versus titanium cephalomedullary nails for management of oncological lesions of the femur: a retrospective cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Carbon fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (CF-PEEK) intramedullary devices have been gaining traction in the field of orthopaedic oncology. We aim to investigate the safety and efficacy of this device. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed. Our primary objectives were to compare all-cause revision and the incidence of postoperative complications between CF-PEEK nails (Group 1) to titanium alloy nails (Group 2) for management of oncological lesions of the femur. Secondary objectives were to compare estimated blood loss and all-cause mortality between the two groups

"Window of Opportunity" in Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease Treatment: Results of a Longitudinal Study and Case Reports.

ObjectiveTo perform a longitudinal study for determining the development of ocular graft-versus-host disease (oGVHD) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) and report cases that illustrate the "window of opportunity" concept in oGVHD treatment.MethodsPatients (n=61) were examined at prescheduled clinic visits before HSCT and three-month intervals after HSCT for 2 years. The presence or absence of oGVHD was determined using the international chronic oGVHD consensus group diagnostic criteria. Ocular surface washings (OSW) were obtained at each visit and analyzed for cytokine

Cultural adaptation and validation of the Sinhala version of the spiritual needs assessment for patients (S-SNAP) questionnaire.

BackgroundSpiritual support for patients and caregivers of critically ill patients is associated with improved quality of life. This aspect, however, is not incorporated into the current care pathways in Sri Lanka. The Spiritual Needs Assessment for Patients (SNAP) questionnaire, comprised of 3 domains: psychosocial, spiritual and religious, gives a platform for clinicians to assess the spiritual needs of those patients. This study presents the results of validation of the Sinhala version of the SNAP (S-SNAP) questionnaire.MethodsThe SNAP was translated from English to Sinhala using the standa

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… The country’s social context is based on Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. All these faiths strongly emphasize the acceptance of death, suffering, letting go, and impermanence. This is in line with the vision of comfort and dignity in palliative care. …

Incidence of malignancies after lung transplantation and their effect on the outcome. 26 years' experience.

BackgroundMalignancy is a significant, life-limiting complication after lung transplantation (LuTx) and the second common long-term cause of death. We aimed to investigate its incidence and effect on the outcome.MethodsThis is a retrospective observational study. Between 1996 and 2022, n = 627 lung transplantations (LuTx) were performed in our department. We used our institutional database to identify recipients with malignancies after LuTx and examined the malignancies' incidence and mortality.ResultsN = 59 malignancies occurred in n = 55 (8.8%) LuTx recipients. The post-LTx malignancies inci

The Sarcoma-Specific Instrument to Longitudinally Assess Health-Related Outcomes of the Routine Care Cycle.

Patient-based health related quality of life (HRQoL) measurements are associated with an improvement in quality of care and outcomes. For a complex disease such as sarcoma, there is no disease-specific questionnaire available which covers all clinically relevant dimensions. Herein, we report on the development of an electronically implemented, sarcoma-specific instrument to assess health-related outcomes, which encompasses a combination of generic questionnaires tailored to the respective disease and treatment status covering the entire longitudinal care cycle. An interoperable digital platfor

Psychometric Assessment of SpiDiscI: Spiritual Distress Scale for Palliative Care Patients in India.

ObjectivesSpirituality has an impact on the quality of life of palliative care patients and it influences the way in which they experience their disease. Spiritual distress is a common issue among palliative care patients in India that is best assessed through a tool specifically designed for them. This study presents the findings of a psychometric assessment of SpiDiscI: a 16-item spiritual distress scale for Hindi speaking palliative care patients in India.Materials and methodsThis study used a non-experimental cross-sectional sample survey design. 400 cancer patients undergoing pain treatme

Optimizing Oral Targeted Anticancer Therapies Study for Patients With Solid Cancer: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Medication Adherence Program Along With Systematic Collection and Modeling of Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Data.

BackgroundThe strengthening or substitution of intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy cycles by oral targeted anticancer therapies, such as protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs), has provided impressive clinical benefits and autonomy as well as a better quality of life for patients with cancer. Despite these advances, adverse event management at home and medication adherence remain challenging. In addition, PKI plasma concentrations vary significantly among patients with cancer receiving the same dosage, which could explain part of the observed variability in the therapeutic response.ObjectiveThe aim o

The effect of a single session of 30-min mindful breathing in reducing fatigue among patients with haematological cancer - a randomised controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Patients with haematological cancer had considerable symptom burden, in which fatigue was the most prevalent. Almost 70% of haematological cancer patients reported fatigue. METHODS: We conducted a parallel-group, non-blinded, randomised control trial at the haemato-oncology unit of University Malaya Medical Centre, from 1st October 2019 to 31st May 2020. Patients included were ≥ 18 years, had histopathological diagnosis of haematological cancer, and fatigue score of ≥4 based on the fatigue subscale of Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS). Patients allocated to the interventio

Ixazomib in combination with carboplatin in pretreated women with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, a phase I/II trial of the AGMT (AGMT MBC-10 trial).

BACKGROUND: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) comprises a heterogeneous group of diseases which are generally associated with poor prognosis. Up to now, no targeted treatment beyond anti-VEGF therapy has been approved for TNBC and cytotoxic agents remain the mainstay of treatment. Ixazomib is a selective and reversible inhibitor of the proteasome, which has been mainly investigated in the treatment of multiple myeloma. In a preclinical study TNBC cells were treated with the first-generation proteasome inhibitor bortezomib in combination with cisplatin and synergistic efficacy was demonstrat

Effects of exercise training on circulating levels of Dickkpof-1 and secreted frizzled-related protein-1 in breast cancer survivors: A pilot single-blind randomized controlled trial.

BackgroundWingless and integration site growth factor (Wnt) signaling is a tumorigenesis-related signaling pathway. Dickkpof-1 (DKK1) and secreted frizzled-related protein-1 (SFRP1) are endogenous negative regulators of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Accumulating evidence indicates that higher serum levels of DKK1 are correlated with poor prognosis of various types of cancer. Here, we investigated whether exercise training causes changes in the serum levels of DKK1 and SFRP1 in patients with breast cancer.MethodsTwenty-four breast cancer survivors, after chemo- or radiotherapy, participated in this

Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Management.

The plant Cannabis sativa has been in use medicinally for several thousand years. It has over 540 metabolites thought to be responsible for its therapeutic effects. Two of the key phytocannabinoids are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Unlike THC, CBD does not have potentially intoxicating effects. Preclinical and clinical research indicates that CBD has a wide range of therapeutic effects, and many of them are relevant to the management of cancer. In this article, we explore some of the potential mechanisms of action of CBD in cancer, and evidence of its efficacy in the integr