Volume 15, Issue 19
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ارسال های اخیر
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Numbers of New Cases and Trends of Cancer 1993-2012: Srinagarind Hospital Based Population, Khon Kaen, North-East Thailand
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Cancer is the most common cause of death in Thailand, where treatment outcomes andprognosis are poor and mortality rates remain high. This study reports new cancer cases and trends of allcancers registered ...
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Immunohistochemistry Subtypes (ER/PR/HER) of Breast Cancer: Where Do We Stand in the West of Saudi Arabia?
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)In Saudi Arabia, cancer of breast is ranked the most frequent neoplasm and second source of cancer deathin the female population. Breast cancer (BC) fast diagnosis, prognosis and medication management necessitate,these ...
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The ERCC1 C118T Polymorphism Predicts Clinical Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Patients Receiving Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy: a Meta-analysis Based on 22 Studies
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Although the predictive value of the excision repair cross-complementing group 1 (ERCC1)C118T polymorphism in clinical outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) receiving oxaliplatin-basedchemotherapy ...
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Pemetrexed is Mildly Active with Good Tolerability for Treatment of Patients with Colorectal 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 basedsalvage chemotherapy for treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Methods: Clinical ...
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DOX-MTX-NPs Augment p53 mRNA Expression in OSCC Model in Rat: Effects of IV and Oral Routes
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide. Cancerdevelopment and progression require inactivation of tumor suppressor genes and activation of proto-oncogenes.The ...
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Statistical Estimates from Black Non-Hispanic Female Breast Cancer Data
(West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), 2014-12-01)Background: The use of statistical methods has become an imperative tool in breast cancer survival dataanalysis. The purpose of this study was to develop the best statistical probability model using the Bayesian ...
