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Knowledge, Sources Used And Factors Considered In The Surgical Treatment Decisions Of Women With Breast Cancer, Debra J. Bisel

Masters Theses

The purpose of this replication study was to examine how women with breast cancer reached their decision for surgical treatment (Ward, Heidrich and Wolberg 1989). Twenty-one women who met the surgical criteria, i.e. option for Breast Conserving surgery or Modified Radical Mastectomy, completed four surveys 1 to 7 days post operatively. The women were divided into two groups, 13 who had Breast Conserving surgery and 8 who had Modified Radical Mastectomy. The surveys assessed demographic characteristics of the groups, the level of knowledge regarding breast cancer, factors considered important in reaching the decision for surgery and the sources of information …

Oncolog, Volume 41, Number 02, April-June 1996, Kathryn L. Hale, Stephanie P. Deming

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

• lntraoperative lymphatic mapping elegant way to identify lymph node metastases in melanoma patients
• New Patient Referral Office changes with M. D. Anderson's referral policy
• Combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy bringing hope for inoperable lung cancer

Localized Tuberculosis And Myelofibrosis With Myeloid Metaplasia : An Extremely Unusual Presentation, Suhail Muzaffar

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia (MMM) is usually considered primary agnogenic, however, it may be secondary to various diseases, The association of tuberculosis with MMIM is exceedingly rare, however, the pathogenetic relationship between the two is difficult to define. We present a case report showing simultaneous presentation of localized active tuberculosis and MMM The literature on the subject is also reviewed with special emphasis on pathogenic relation­ship between the two.

Nutritional Problems And Information Needs Of Patients Receiving Chemotherapy And Radiation Therapy, Margaret Joan Robinson

Theses : Honours

Nutritional status is a major factor in determining the successful outcome of treatment for cancer. The combined effect of cancer, and the treatment for cancer, has the potential to severely impair nutritional status. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence and severity of treatment-related side-effects which affect nutritional status in cancer patients and to determine the sources and helpfulness of information about nutrition which had been utilised by patients. A descriptive study was used to investigate two groups of patients, one group who was receiving chemotherapy, and the other, radiation therapy. A questionnaire developed by the researcher …

Oncolog, Volume 41, Number 03, July-September 1996, Maureen E. Goode, Vickie J. Williams

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• M. D. Anderson researchers stress importance of annual colorectal cancer screening
• Informed consent explains concerns about genetic testing
• New program focuses on inherited predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer

Oncolog, Volume 41, Number 01, January-March 1996, Stephanie P. Deming, Kathryn L. Hale, Vickie J. Williams

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• Malignant brain tumors a new target for gene therapy
• Benign pituitary tumors threaten endocrine and nervous systems
• New guidebook helps patients and caregivers cope with advanced cancer