Management of elderly patients with head and neck carcinoma: analysis of outcomes for radical versus palliative treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10147-019-01531-w
Abstract: Background There are no universally accepted treatment recommendations for elderly patients with head and neck carcinomas. This study investigated whether radical treatment in elderly patients resulted in better survival compared with palliative treatment. Methods We… read more here.
Keywords: patients head; treatment; survival; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Predictors of palliative treatment in stage IV colorectal cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.12.016
Abstract: BACKGROUND Palliative treatment may be associated with prolonged survival and improved quality of life, but remains underutilized in stage IV colorectal (CRC). We examined a national cohort of stage IV CRC patients to determine the… read more here.
Keywords: stage colorectal; treatment; treatment stage; crc ... See more keywords
Assisted dying: Why the Argument from Sufficient Palliation fails
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DOI: 10.1080/02580136.2016.1194151
Abstract: Opponents of legalising assisted dying often make the Argument from Sufficient Palliation. On the premise that advances in palliative treatment have made it possible to free terminal patients from pain and distress, the argument concludes… read more here.
Keywords: argument sufficient; sufficient palliation; assisted dying; argument ... See more keywords
Stent Applications for Palliative Treatment in Advanced Stage Esophageal Cancers
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/8034948
Abstract: Methods We examined cases of endoscopic stenting for palliative treatment of advanced stage esophageal cancers between January 2014 and July 2019. Age, gender, location of mass, adverse events, survival time, and stent type were evaluated.… read more here.
Keywords: stage esophageal; treatment advanced; advanced stage; palliative treatment ... See more keywords
The range and suitability of outcome measures used in the assessment of palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1177/02692163221122352
Abstract: Background: Malignant bowel obstruction, a complication of certain advanced cancers, causes severe symptoms which profoundly affect quality of life. Clinical management remains complex, and outcome assessment is inconsistent. Aim: To identify outcomes evaluating palliative treatment… read more here.
Keywords: malignant bowel; bowel obstruction; palliative treatment; obstruction ... See more keywords
PALLIATIVE TREATMENT OF INTRACTABLE CANCER PAIN
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DOI: 10.20471/acc.2022.61.s2.14
Abstract: In 10% to 30% cancer-pain cases standard analgesic therapy fails to provide effective pain relief. Interventional techniques, such as peripheral nerve blocks, neuraxial analgesia along with neurolytic blocks may be used for such refractory pain.… read more here.
Keywords: cancer pain; palliative treatment; nerve; pain ... See more keywords
Equal Efficacy and Safety Profile in Elderly Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving Palliative Treatment
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030768
Abstract: Simple Summary Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver tumor and a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide with an increasing incidence, especially in elderly people. However, as elderly patients are often characterized… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; elderly patients; palliative treatment; treatment ... See more keywords
Irreversible Electroporation Balloon Therapy for Palliative Treatment of Obstructive Urethral Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs.
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DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-7160
Abstract: Progression of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) in dogs often leads to urinary obstruction. This observational pilot study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation (IRE) balloon therapy for the palliative treatment of… read more here.
Keywords: therapy palliative; palliative treatment; balloon; therapy ... See more keywords
Bronchial Stent Placement for Palliative Treatment of Pulmonary Carcinoma with Bronchial Obstruction in a Cat.
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DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-7172
Abstract: A feral, domestic shorthair was evaluated for palliative treatment of a pulmonary mass with secondary pneumonia. Because of the patient's temperament and extent of the mass, tracheobronchoscopy, bronchial stenting, and biopsy were elected, followed by… read more here.
Keywords: treatment pulmonary; palliative treatment; stent placement; stent ... See more keywords