Volume 15, Issue 19
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of HPV Vaccination: Comparing the General Population with Socially Vulnerable Individuals
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: After the WHO recommended HPV vaccination of the general population in 2009, governmentsupport of HPV vaccination programs was increased in many countries. However, this policy was not implementedin Korea ...
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Hypothesis of Consumption of Gasoline as a Risk Factor of Breast Cancer Incidence in Korea in an Ecological Study
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)
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A Consensus Plan for Action to Improve Access to Cancer Care in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Region
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)In many countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), cancer is an increasing problemdue to ageing and a transition to Western lifestyles. Governments have been slow to react to the healthconsequences ...
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Diet and Cancer Risk in the Korean Population: A Metaanalysis
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Many studies have found links between diet and cancer. The summary estimates of the association betweendietary factors and cancer risk were investigated using previously reported studies of the Korean population.Gastric ...
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Leucogen Tablets at 60 mg Three Times per Day are Safe and Effective to Control Febrile Neutropenia
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Purpose: To investigate whether it is safe to use leucogen tablets 60 mg three times per day (180 mg for a day)and whether this regimen could reduce the incidence of febrile neutropenia caused by chemotherapy. Me ...
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Lack of Prognostic Significance of SOCS-1 Expression in Colorectal Adenocarcinomas
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Introduction: Recent studies have indicated that down-regulation of the suppressor of cytokine signaling-1(SOCS-1) gene results in tumor formation and that SOCS-1 acts as a tumor suppressor gene. SOCS-1 has ...
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors in Women Participating in a Breast Screening Program: a Study on 11,850 Iranian Females
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)The incidence rate of breast cancer in developed countries is almost three-fold higher than in developingcountries. Iran has had one of the lowest incidence rates for breast cancer in the world, but during the recentdecades ...
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Pre-Treatment Performance Status and Stage at Diagnosis in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Performance status (PS) is a key factor in the selection of treatment in head and neck cancer patients (HNC).There is a probability in the development of an unfavorable PS with HNC advancing stages. This retrospectivestudy ...
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Risk for Malignant and Borderline Ovarian Neoplasms Following Basic Preoperative Evaluation by Ultrasonography, Ca125 Level and Age
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Objective: To verify the basic preoperative evaluation in the discrimination between benign and malignantadnexal masses in our clinical practice. Materials and Methods: Data were collected on the ...
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Predictive Factors of Survival Time of Breast Cancer in Kurdistan Province of Iran between 2006-2014: A Cox Regression Approach
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-inducedmortalities in Iranian women, following gastric carcinoma. The survival of these patients depends on severalfactors, ...
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Systematic Analysis of Pemetrexed-based Chemoradiotherapy for Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Esophageal Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Purpose: This systematic analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pemetrexed-basedchemoradiotherapy in treating patients with locally advanced or metastatic esophageal cancer. Methods: ...
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Parameters for Predicting Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary: A Single Center Retrospective Comparative Study
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: To evaluate factors for predicting the granulosa cell tumor of the ovary (GCTO) pre-operatively.Materials and Methods: This retrospective designed study was conducted on 34 women with GCTO ...
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Factors Affecting Cancer Screening Intention and Behavior of the Korean Elderly
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: In this study we investigated factors influencing cancer screening intention and behaviorto develop measures to increase the rate of cancer screening in the Korean elderly. Materials and Method ...
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Prognostic Values of VEGF and Endostatin with Malignant Pleural Effusions in Patients with Lung Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Aims: Angiogenesis is important in malignant pleural effusion (MPE) formation and it is regulated by anumber of pro- and anti-angiogenic cytokines. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic valueof angiogenic ...
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Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality in China, 2010
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: The National Central Cancer Registry of China (NCCR) affiliated to the Bureau of DiseaseControl, National Health and Family Planning Commission of China is responsible for cancer surveillancein the entire ...
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Expression of DNA Methylation Marker of Paired-Like Homeodomain Transcription Factor 2 and Growth Receptors in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2) is another new marker in breastcarcinoma since hypermethylation at P2 promoter of this gene was noted to be associated with poor prognosis.We ...
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Association between Cigarette Smoking and RASSF1A Gene Promoter Hypermethylation in Lung Cancer Patients: a Metaanalysis
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Objectives: Epidemiological studies have shown that molecular mechanisms underlying the development oflung cancers differ between smokers and unsmokers. Aberrant promoter methylation in some tumor suppressorgenes ...
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Clinical Applicability of Multi-Tumor Marker Protein Chips for Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Purpose: To assess the value of multi-tumor marker protein chips in the diagnosis and treatment of ovariancancer. Materials and Methods: Twelve tumor markers (CA19-9, NSE, CEA, CA242, CK19, β-HCG, AFP, SCC,c-PSA, ...
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Age and Survival of Cervical Cancer Patients with Bone Metastasis
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: To determine survival times of cervical cancer patients with bone metastasis related to theeffect of age at the time of cervical cancer diagnosis, we performed the retrospectively analytical study. ...
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Comprehensive Analysis of Temozolomide Treatment for Patients with Glioma
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: This analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of temozolomide basedchemotherapy in treating patients with glioma. Methods: Clinical studies evaluating the efficacy and safety ...
