Exercise training for improving patient-reported outcomes in patients with advanced-stage cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.09.010
Abstract: CONTEXT Patients with advanced-stage cancer often suffer many physical and psychological symptoms. Exercise has been shown to improve quality of life (QoL), decrease cancer-related symptoms, and maintain or improve functional status in cancer survivors or… read more here.
Keywords: patients advanced; stage cancer; advanced stage; cancer ... See more keywords
Noninvasive detection of any-stage cancer using free glycosaminoglycans
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2115328119
Abstract: Significance Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) is an emerging paradigm to curb cancer mortality by shifting stage at diagnosis through a single test capturing all cancer types when still confined to their tissue of origin (stage… read more here.
Keywords: detection stage; stage cancer; stage; cancer ... See more keywords
Feasibility and early clinical impact of precision medicine for late-stage cancer patients in a regional public academic hospital
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DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2023.2185542
Abstract: Abstract Aim Our goal was to describe a precision medicine program in a regional academic hospital, characterize features of included patients and present early data on clinical impact. Materials and methods We prospectively included 163… read more here.
Keywords: academic hospital; precision medicine; stage cancer; treatment ... See more keywords
Can assessment of disease burden and quality of life based on mobility level in patients with end-stage cancer provide an insight into unmet needs? An exploratory cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2035029
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this study was to: 1) investigate the differences in the needs of end-stage cancer who can move independently, using mobility aids (MA), or are bedridden; and 2) determine the effects… read more here.
Keywords: end stage; cancer; mobility; stage cancer ... See more keywords
Perspectives and experiences of leisure-time physical activity in adults with stage 4 cancer: a qualitative interpretive-description study.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2200037
Abstract: PURPOSE Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) can be beneficial for individuals with advanced cancer, but little is known on how to tailor rehabilitation strategies targeting LTPA in cancer care. Our objective was to explore perspectives and… read more here.
Keywords: physical activity; stage cancer; leisure time; activity ... See more keywords
Blood test for early-stage cancer
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DOI: 10.1126/science.358.6360.184-c
Abstract: Cancer Cancer cells release circulating tumor DNA into the bloodstream, which can sometimes be used to measure tumor progression and treatment response. Chan et al. sought to address whether so-called “liquid biopsies” could be used… read more here.
Keywords: test early; blood test; stage cancer; early stage ... See more keywords
Serotonergic hallucinogens/psychedelics could be promising treatments for depressive and anxiety disorders in end-stage cancer
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DOI: 10.1186/s12888-019-2288-z
Abstract: In a recent issue of the BMC Psychiatry, the evidence of effectiveness of treatments for psychiatric conditions in end-stage cancer patients was reviewed (Johnson, 2018). The review was comprehensive, and included traditional and non-traditional/alternative treatments,… read more here.
Keywords: hallucinogens psychedelics; serotonergic hallucinogens; end stage; stage cancer ... See more keywords
Aggressive care at the end of life: A study of practice based factors in patients with stage IV cancer.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.8_suppl.80
Abstract: 80Background: Numerous studies established that early utilization of palliative care-hospice services are beneficial to cancer patients. To reduce the incidence of aggressive care in terminal cancer patients, we conducted a quality improvement study to identify… read more here.
Keywords: stage cancer; aggressive care; cancer; care ... See more keywords
Novel CTC test followed by iodine therapy for the terminal stage of cancer patients.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e15661
Abstract: e15661Background: 5 years of survival rate of stage IV cancer patients have kept poor for these 30 years. This is mainly due to inevitability of anti-cancer drugs for them because of multi-organ me... read more here.
Keywords: stage cancer; novel ctc; cancer; ctc test ... See more keywords
Circulating tumor cells in the differential diagnosis of adnexal masses
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DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.20428
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate circulating tumor cell (CTC) detection in the differential diagnosis of adnexal masses. A total of 87 preoperative women with an indeterminate adnexal mass were prospectively enrolled. Preoperative… read more here.
Keywords: stage cancer; adnexal masses; circulating tumor; stage ... See more keywords
The efficacy and safety of apatinib in patients with heavily pretreated end-stage cancer: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.21037/tcr-22-2080
Abstract: Background Anti-angiogenesis therapy has been a vital treatment option in a variety of cancers. Assessing the efficacy and safety of apatinib in patients with heavily pretreated end-stage cancer is essential. Methods Thirty patients with end-stage… read more here.
Keywords: end stage; heavily pretreated; stage cancer; efficacy safety ... See more keywords