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Consistent Surgeon Evaluations Of Three-Dimensional Rendering Of Pet/Ct Scans Of The Abdomen Of A Patient With A Ductal Pancreatic Mass., Matthew E Wampole, John C Kairys, Edith P Mitchell, Martha L Ankeny, Mathew L Thakur, Eric Wickstrom
Consistent Surgeon Evaluations Of Three-Dimensional Rendering Of Pet/Ct Scans Of The Abdomen Of A Patient With A Ductal Pancreatic Mass., Matthew E Wampole, John C Kairys, Edith P Mitchell, Martha L Ankeny, Mathew L Thakur, Eric Wickstrom
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers
Two-dimensional (2D) positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) are used for diagnosis and evaluation of cancer patients, requiring surgeons to look through multiple planar images to comprehend the tumor and surrounding tissues. We hypothesized that experienced surgeons would consistently evaluate three-dimensional (3D) presentation of CT images overlaid with PET images when preparing for a procedure. We recruited six Jefferson surgeons to evaluate the accuracy, usefulness, and applicability of 3D renderings of the organs surrounding a malignant pancreas prior to surgery. PET/CT and contrast-enhanced CT abdominal scans of a patient with a ductal pancreatic mass were segmented into 3D …
Early Results Of Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy: An Analysis With Emphasis On Research Strategies To Improve Treatment Delivery And Outcomes., Kosj Yamoah, Kwamena Beecham, Sarah E Hegarty, Terry Hyslop, Timothy Showalter, Joel Yarney
Early Results Of Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy: An Analysis With Emphasis On Research Strategies To Improve Treatment Delivery And Outcomes., Kosj Yamoah, Kwamena Beecham, Sarah E Hegarty, Terry Hyslop, Timothy Showalter, Joel Yarney
Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: There is scant data regarding disease presentation and treatment response among black men living in Africa. In this study we evaluate disease presentation and early clinical outcomes among Ghanaian men with prostate cancer treated with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT). METHODS: A total of 379 men with prostate cancer were referred to the National Center for Radiotherapy, Ghana from 2003 to 2009. Data were collected regarding patient-and tumor-related factors such as age, prostate specific antigen (PSA), Gleason score (GS), clinical stage (T), and use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). For patients who received EBRT, freedom from biochemical failure (FFbF) …