Volume 14, Issue 12
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ارسال های اخیر
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IL-33, an Important Biomarker in Non-small-cell Lung Cancer?
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)
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Reasons for Variation in Sensitivity and Specificity of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) for the Detection of Pre-Cancer and Cancer Lesions of Uterine Cervix
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Alternative strategies such as visual inspection of cervix with acetic acid, are real time, economical and easilyimplemented methods for cervical cancer screening. However, variable sensitivity and specificity have ...
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Clinicopathology Significance of p53 and p63 Expression in Indonesian Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinomas
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: Human papilloma virus infection is associated with genesis and malignant potential ofcervical cancer. E6 and E7 oncogens are known to bind to p53 and retinoblastoma gene products, abrogatingtheir functions ...
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30 Years of Radiotherapy Service in Southern Thailand: Workload vs Resources
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: To study the pattern of patient load, personnel and equipment resources from 30-yearsexperience in Southern Thailand. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study collected secondary ...
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Comparison of Mammography in Combination with Breast Ultrasonography Versus Mammography Alone for Breast Cancer Screening in Asymptomatic Women
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Aim: To compare the agreement of screening breast mammography plus ultrasound and reviewedmammography alone in asymptomatic women. Materials and Methods: All breast imaging data were obtained forwomen who ...
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Association of Nutritional Status with Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Nutritional status and dietary intake play a significant role in the prognosis of breast cancer and may modifythe progression of disease. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of nutritional status on ...
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Multi-Agent Systems: Effective Approach for Cancer Care Information Management
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Physicians, in order to study the causes of cancer, detect cancer earlier, prevent or determine the effectivenessof treatment, and specify the reasons for the treatment ineffectiveness, need to access accurate, comprehensive, ...
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Policy Effects of Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Public Places in the Republic of Korea: Evidence from PM2.5 levels and Air Nicotine Concentrations
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure inside selectedpublic places to provide basic data for the development and promotion of smoke-free policies. Methods: ...
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Perceived Susceptibility, and Cervical Cancer Screening Benefits and Barriers in Malaysian Women Visiting Outpatient Clinics
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Aims: A main reason for increasing incidence of cervical cancer worldwide is the lack of regular cervicalcancer screening. Coverage and uptake remain major challenges and it is crucial to determine the perceivedsusceptibility ...
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Effect of Direct Education on Breast Self Examination Awareness and Practice among Women in Bolu, Turkey
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Aims: To evaluate breast self examination (BSE) practice and the effect of a training program conducted byhealthcare professionals on BSE. Materials and Methods: Women were randomized into control and test ...
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Granisetron-Based versus Standard Antiemetic Regimens in Low-Emetogenic Chemotherapy: A Hospital-based Perspective from Malaysia
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: In a prospective cohort study of antiemetic therapy conducted in Malaysia, a total of 94patients received low emetogenic chemotherapy (LEC) with or without granisetron injections as the primaryprophylaxis ...
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Immunoregulatory Function of HLA-G in Gastric Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-G-positive gastric cancers are associated with poorsurvival, but links with tumor escape mechanisms remain to be determined. Materials and Methods: We ...
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siRNA-mediated Silencing of Survivin Inhibits Proliferation and Enhances Etoposide Chemosensitivity in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: Overexpression of survivin, a known inhibitor of apoptosis, is associated with tumor progressionand drug resistance in numerous malignancies, including leukemias. The aim of this study was to investigate ...
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Prevalence, Awareness, Control, and Treatment of Hypertension and Diabetes in Korean Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Fourth and Fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: Management of hypertension and diabetes in cancer survivors is an important issue; however,not much is known about the level of management of such chronic disease in Korea. This study therefore assessedthe ...
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Methylation Profile of BRCA1, RASSF1A and ER in Vietnamese Women with Ovarian Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)DNA methylation is considered a promising biomarkers for diagnosis of cancer in general and of ovariancancer in particular. In our study, we validated the accuracy of methylation specific polymerase chain reaction(MSP) to ...
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Quality of Life in Ovarian Cancer Patients Choosing to Receive Salvage Chemotherapy or Palliative Treatment
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: The hypothesis that patients who primarily progress on two consecutive chemotherapy regimenswithout evidence of clinical benefit may opt for supportive care was investigated. The purpose was to determinethe ...
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What Turkish Nurses Know and Do about Skin Cancer and Sun Protective Behavior
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: Skin cancer is a global health problem that can be prevented by protective behavior promotedby nurses. In Turkey, only few studies have examined current knowledge of nurses related to skin cancer andto ...
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Angiogenesis Markers in Breast Cancer - Potentially Useful Tools for Priority Setting of Anti-Angiogenic Agents
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women in both developed and developingcountries. The burden is increasing in low-income and middle-income countries (LMCs) and threatens thepublic health ...
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Colorectal Cancer Screening among Government Servants in Brunei Darussalam
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: This study concerns uptake and results of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening of governmentservant as part of the Health Screening Program that was conducted in Brunei Darussalam in 2009. Materialsand ...
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Prevalence of Aflatoxin Induced p53 Mutation at Codon 249 (R249s) in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients with and without Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2013-12-01)Background: A missense mutation in exon 7 (R249S) of the p53 tumor suppressor gene is characteristicof aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) exposure. AFB1 is believed to have a synergistic effect on hepatitis virus B (HBV)carcinogenesis. ...
