International Journal of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Research

Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Symptom Clusters in Patients with HCC: A Systematic Review

    Hong Weixi, Wang Yu, Wang Xiaolan, Zuo Feifei, Lin Jing

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 16-23
    Received: Mar. 21, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2020
    Published: May 15, 2020
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    Abstract: Background HCC patients suffering from various symptoms during palliative care. Effective symptom management can reduce patient's painful symptom experience and improve their quality of life. The researches on symptom management have shifted from single symptom to multiple symptoms occurring simultaneously. Meanwhile, different studies varied consi... Show More
  • An Analysis of Complications of Neck Dissection in Head and Neck Cancers

    Shashidhar Kallappa, Prajwal Dange

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 24-28
    Received: Apr. 12, 2020
    Accepted: May 03, 2020
    Published: May 19, 2020
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    Abstract: The neck dissection has remained a pivotal aspect of head and neck cancer management for over a century. During this time its role has expanded from a purely therapeutic option to an elective setting. Since vital anatomical structures are close, certain risks and complications are inherent to this procedure. Since neck surgery remains the most freq... Show More
  • A Method to Correct Cone Beam CT (CBCT) Images Using Planning CT for Derivation of Plan of the Day in STEREOTACTIC Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)

    Roopam Srivastava, Shiva Gaur, Pramod Kumar Sharma, Manoj Sharma, Deepika Chauhan, Neha Sehgal, K Joseph Maria Das, Jayanand Manjhi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 29-33
    Received: Dec. 07, 2019
    Accepted: Jan. 18, 2020
    Published: Jun. 15, 2020
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    Abstract: A robust method for voxel by voxel enhancement of Cone-beam CT (CBCT) images using a priori knowledge from the planning Computed Tomography (pCT) scan has been developed and used to evaluate the dosimetric accuracy of pCT based CBCT correction method for SBRT dose verification in lung metastasis. This is a retrospective study under which SBRT is ca... Show More
  • Knowledge of Retinoblastoma by Healthcare Professionals in Sub-saharan Africa: Survey Performed in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Lukamba Mbuli Robert, Monga Bondo Ben, Yao Atteby, Kabesha Amani Théo, Budiongo Nzazi Aléine, Bey Pierre, Chenge Borasisi Gabrielle, Desjardins Laurence, Savignoni Alexia, Berete-Coulibaly Rokia, Couitchere Line, Luboya Numbi Oscar, Doz François, Mwembo Tambwe Albert

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 34-38
    Received: Apr. 25, 2020
    Accepted: May 20, 2020
    Published: Jun. 15, 2020
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    Abstract: Diagnostic delay leads to advanced forms of retinoblastoma, compromising survival. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of health professionals regarding this disease. This survey was carried out among health professionals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (cities of Lubumbashi, Bukavu and Kinshasa) and Côte d'Ivoire (Abidjan).... Show More
  • Outcomes of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap in the Reconstruction of Head and Neck

    Shashidhar Kallappa, Akshatha Shetty Mijar

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 39-42
    Received: May 24, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 10, 2020
    Published: Jun. 20, 2020
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    Abstract: Pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap is versatile flap used for reconstruction of various head and neck defects created after excision of tumors. Due to the rapid advancement of reconstructive microsurgery, micro vascularised free flap transfer is becoming the main method of head and neck reconstruction. Presently PMMC flap reconstruction is u... Show More