Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of “X- ray examination of surgicallyresected specimen‘‘ in assessing complete local excision (CLE). Materials and Methods: In this retrospective cross

Background: Epidemiological research has highlighted the global burden of primary liver cancer cases due toalcohol consumption, even in a low consumption country like India. Alcohol detoxification is governed by ...

Background: Alcohol consumption is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer, but the evidence is mostlyfrom developed countries. Brazil is going through a rapid demographic expansion, and studies of this ...

Background: Positive and negative co-stimulatory molecules are important factors determining the outcomeof immune responses to the presence of tumors. Since co-stimulatory molecule expression may be affected by gene

Background: Breast cancer is affected by the immune system in that different cytokines play roles in its initiationand progression. Interleukin-10 (IL-10), an anti-inflammatory cytokine, is an immunosuppressive factor ...

Objective: Dietary high fibre and calcium intake has been suggested to reduce colorectal cancer risk. However, thereis limited information available regarding the potential of edible canna (Ganyong), with high dietary ...

Purpose: Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) plan quality, beam on time and integral dose were compared using6MV FB (Flattened Beam) and FFFB (Flattening filter free beam) for carcinoma of cervix. Materials and ...

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common and dangerous malignancy in many parts of the world,and especially in Egypt. Early diagnosis is the most important step in successful HCC management. However ...

Dear EditorI read with great interest the article by Jafargholizadeh et al., (2016) for the possible cytotoxic effects of Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Richard fruit on gastric cancer cells due to its cucurbitacins. ...

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention to prevent cervical canceramong marginalized Iranianwomen based on the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) as a theoretical ...

Objective: To develop a mass media campaign on oral carcinogens and their effects on the oral cavity in orderto increase awareness among the general population. Methods: Documentary and public service announcements

Background and Objectives: Prostate cancer was reported to be the second cause of cancer death in men in 2013.Studies have shown that those with higher knowledge levels are much more likely to undergo prostate cancer ...

Background: Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) has been found to be a tumor suppressorin several human cancers, but the role of IGFBP7 in gastric cancer has not yet been fully investigated. Herein, ...

Traditional plant medicines are used for a range of cancer conditions. The chickpea is highly proteinaceous andconsumed as a staple in many parts of the world. An evaluation of chemoprotective and immunomodulatory ...

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a health concern among women worldwide, presently ranking as the second to fourthcommon cancer type among women in different parts of the world. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) 16 and ...

Introduction:Soft tissue sarcomas are rare tumors comprising 1 percent of solid malignancies. The latest editionof WHO soft tissue pathology lists 94 benign and malignant soft tissue tumors. Many of these show a large ...

Objective: This study was designed to visually represent postoperative recurrence patterns using event dynamicsand to assess sex-based differences in the timing of recurrence for non-small cell lung cancer. Methods: ...

Purpose: The impact of the BRCA1-3'UTR-variant on BRCA1 gene expression and altered responses to externalstimuli was previously tested in vitro using a luciferase reporter assay. Its ability to predict breast cancer ...

Background: Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world, with a high prevalence reported in Jazanprovince of Saudi Arabia. The objectives of this study were to check individual and integrated effects of ...

Objectives: Regular screening for breast cancer is associated with better survival, but compliance with guidelinesdepends on good knowledge and attitudes. This study aimed to assess the level of breast cancer knowledge, ...