Yasemin Bolukbasi, Ugur Selek, Duygu Sezen, Nulifer Kilic Durankus, Eyub Yasar Akdemir, Sukran Senyurek, Ahmet Kucuk, Berrin Pehlivan & Erkan Topkan·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2020
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been utilized broadly for brain metastases not only for intact ones but as well as of late for the postoperative cavity of metastases after surgery, due to the advantages of SRS to preserve neurocognitive functions, maintain local control and p...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2020/v10i230123
Erkan Topkan, Ahmet Kucuk, Sukran Senyurek, Duygu Sezen, Nulifer Kılıc Durankus, Eyub Yasar Akdemir, Yucel Saglam, Yasemin Bolukbasi, Berrin Pehlivan & Ugur Selek·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2020
As a notable cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality, brain metastases (BMs) represent the most prevalent intracranial tumors arising in up to 40% of all adult solid tumors during the course of treatment. Intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) or fractionated stereo...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2020/v10i230122
Background: Granulosa cell tumors (GCTs) are rare ovarian tumors represent only 5% of all ovarian cancers. GCTs are divided into an adult (AGCT) and juvenile (JGCT) types. The prognosis of these tumors is good when compared with other epithelial tumors. Radical surgery and adjuva...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2020/v10i130121
Aim: To access the level of awareness of cervical cancer screening tools and preventive measures amongst students of a tertiary institution. Methodology: This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. Pre-tested self-administered Questionnaires were distributed to students...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2020/v10i130120
Background: Oral mucositis is a major problem affecting all head and neck cancer (HNC) patients received radiotherapy. Till now, available treatment is just symptomatic with limited effects. Preventive strategies may be better to avoid this complication. Animal models studies hav...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2020/v10i130118
Introduction: Breast cancer is currently one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women. Early detection and accurate classification of suspicious masses as benign or malignant is important for arriving at an appropriate treatment plan. Elastography has shown potential in di...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2020/v10i130119
Erkan Topkan, Ahmet Kucuk, Sukran Senyurek, Duygu Sezen, Nulifer Kilic Durankus, Eyub Yasar Akdemir, Esma Didem Ikiz, Yasemin Bolukbasi, Berrin Pehlivan & Ugur Selek·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2020
Brain metastases (BMs), the most frequent intracranial tumors, are diagnosed in approximately 30% of all adult patients over the span of planned treatment against a broad spectrum of solid cancers. The prognosis of patients presenting with BM is bleak with an expected median OS o...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2020/v10i130117
Aim: This study was conducted to assess the dose-volumetric threshold of radiation induced hypothyroidism (RIHT) in patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) to the neck. Study Design: This is a prospective cohort observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was con...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i430116
Objective: The median age at diagnosis of lung cancer is 70 years and there are limited data in the literature regarding the treatment of elderly patients. In elderly patients, comorbid diseases, poor performance, and toxicity may lead to a surge in physicians' curative treatment...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i430115
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the journal features by collecting some data from Pubmed Central (PMC) and to interpret the characteristics of the journal for Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) (EJCC). Methods: Selecting 1611 abstracts and their corresponding author names and ke...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i430114
Raquel Catarino, André Cardoso, Carlos Ferreira, Diogo Pereira, Tiago Correia, Manuel Cerqueira, Frederico Carmo Reis, João Correia-Pinto, Raquel Crisóstomo, Maria João Gama & Rui Prisco·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2020
Aims: Penile cancer is an uncommon malignancy in Western countries. There are known premalignant lesions that can progress to invasive penile cancer, namely carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the glans. Treatment options for this disease include topical chemotherapy and laser ablation, b...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i430113
Aliyu Daniel, K. R. Iseh, J. H. Solomon, Olawole W. Olalekan, Braimah R. Oyebunmi, Ibikunle A. Aremu, Taiwo A. Olanrewaju, Sahabi S. Mallami, Adeyeye M. Folusho, Nazish P. Aquil, S. B. Amutta, M. Abdullahi & Okoro C. Joshua·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2019
Introduction: Virchow first describes Myxomas in 1871; they are benign tumors of primitive indifferent mesenchyme that have preference for the cardiac muscles, genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, liver and spleen. The rarity of the tumor, especially in the head and neck...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i430112
Aims: To assess tumour suppressing activity and ongoing coagulation among persons living with HIV infection and accessing care in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Study Design: Case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Calabar Teaching Ho...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i330111
Objective: Carcinosarcomas (CSs) and leiomyosarcomas (LMSs) are rare uterine cancers with high mortality. This study presents a dual institutional experience from two different university teaching hospitals (Mansoura and Zagazig Universities situated in the Delta of the Nile Rive...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i330110
Aims: To spot the light on metastatic tumors to the breast which represent only 0.5-1.5% of breast malignancies to avoid misdiagnosis as primary breast tumors. Presentation of the Case: 45-year-old female was referred to the Oncology Department of Meet Ghmmr Oncology Center in N...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2019/v9i330109