Volume 15, Issue 13
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Situation Analysis of Existing Facilities for Screening, Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Hospitals/Primary health Centers of Delhi-NCR Region, India
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Cervical cancer, the second most common malignancy all over the world, is associated with HPV infection. In a developing country like India, lack of early detection and treatment facilities is the main cause for its high ...
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MiR-421 Regulates Apoptosis of BGC-823 Gastric Cancer Cells by Targeting Caspase-3
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)MicroRNAs might act as oncogenes or tumor suppressors in cancer. Recent studies have shown that miR-421 is up-regulated in human gastric cancer. Here, we found that miR‑421 was over-expressed in gastric cancer tissues and ...
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Knowledge, Acceptance, and Willingness to Pay for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination among Female Parents in Thailand
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: This study aimed to examine the level of knowledge, attitude, acceptance, and willingness to pay (WTP) for HPV vaccination among female parents of girls aged 12-15 years in Thailand. Materials and ...
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Clinical and Prognostic Significance of SOX11 in Breast Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Recently, the transcription factor SOX11 has gained extensive attention as a diagnostic marker in a series of cancers. However, to date, the possible roles of SOX11 in breast cancer has not been investigated. In this study, ...
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High Frequency of TP53 but not K-ras Gene Mutations in Bolivian Patients with Gallbladder Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Although genetic characteristics are considered to be a factor influencing the geographic variation in the prevalence of gallbladder cancer (GBC), they have not been well studied in Bolivia, which has a high prevalence ...
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Saponins from Rubus parvifolius L. Induce Apoptosis in Human Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells through AMPK Activation and STAT3 Inhibition
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Saponins are a major active component for the traditional Chinese medicine, Rubus parvifolius L., which has shown clear antitumor activities. However, the specific effects and mechanisms of saponins of ...
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Risk Factors for Endometrial Hyperplasia Concomitant Endometrial Polyps in Pre- and Post-menopausal Women
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Purpose: To evaluate the risk factors for endometrial hyperplasia concomitant endometrial polyps in preand post-menopausal women. Materials and Methods: A total of 203 patients undergoing endometrial sampling ...
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An Interleukin-6 Receptor Polymorphism is Associated with Opisthorchiasis-Linked Cholangiocarcinoma Risk in Thailand
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)The cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a relatively rare cancer worldwide but it is highly prevalent in Thailand where the liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini is endemic. There are reports that interleukin 6 (IL-6) may play an ...
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Metabolomics Investigation of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma Based on UHPLC-QTOF/MS
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Objectives: The identification of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) biomarkers may serve as a predictor of disease progression and treatment response. The aim of this study was to map potential biomarkers in ...
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Impact of a Clinical Pathway on Hospital Costs, Length of Stay and Early Outcomes after Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: A clinical pathway (CP) can standardize and improve perioperative care for a number of interventions. In hepatic surgery, however, pertinent evidence is very limited. This study was conducted to implement ...
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Seniors Have a Better Learning Curve for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Resection
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal resection in a period of learning curve completed by surgeons with different experience and aptitudes with a view to making clear whether ...
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Additive Properties of Crude, Age Specific and Age Adjusted Rates for Cancer Incidence and Mortality
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: In National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) reports, various rates are routinely provided for 50 cancer sites of males and 54 cancer sites of females. Very often, depending on our interest, we wish to ...
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Awareness of Risk Factors for Cancer among Omani adults- A Community Based Study
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Cancer is the leading cause of mortality around the world. However, the majority of cancers occur as a result of modifiable risk factors; hence public awareness of cancer risk factors is crucial to reduce ...
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Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 Levels Associated with Pathological Responses to Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Purpose: To investigate whether pretreatment serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) levels are associated with pathological responses to preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with rectal cancer. Materials and ...
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Risk of Lymph Node Metastases from Early Gastric Cancer in Relation to Depth of Invasion: Experience in a Single Institution
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: An accurate assessment of potential lymph node metastasis is important for the appropriate treatment of early gastric cancers. Therefore, this study analyzed predictive factors associated with lymph node ...
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Comparison of Quality of Life of Turkish Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Breast Conserving Surgery or Modified Radical Mastectomy
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in quality of life in patients who received breast conserving surgery (BCS) or modified radical mastectomy (MRM) for breast cancer. Materials and ...
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Roles of Sonography and Hysteroscopy in the Detection of Premalignant and Malignant Polyps in Women Presenting with Postmenopausal Bleeding and Thickened Endometrium
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: To assess the role of sonographic endometrial thickness and hysteroscopic polyp size in predicting premalignant and malignant polyps in postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: A total ...
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Association Between Three eNOS Polymorphisms and Cancer Risk: a Meta-analysis
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Polymorphisms in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene may influence the risk of cancer, but the results are still debatable. Therefore, we performed a systematic review to provide a more complete picture and ...
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Construction of a Protein-Protein Interaction Network for Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia and Pathway Prediction of Molecular Complexes
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Chronic myelocytic leukemia is a disease that threatens both adults and children. Great progress has been achieved in treatment but protein-protein interaction networks underlining chronic myelocytic ...
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Comparison between Early and Late Onset Breast Cancer in Pakistani Women Undergoing Breast Conservative Therapy: is There any Difference?
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Early onset breast cancer is associated with poor outcomes but variable results have been reported. It is a significant problem in Pakistani women but remains under reported. Breast conservation plays ...
