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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Qing Li, Bohong Cao, Kai Liu, Haitao Sun, Yuqin Ding, Cheng Yan, Pu-Yeh Wu, Chenchen Dai, Shengxiang Rao, Mengsu Zeng, Shuai Jiang, Jianjun Zhou
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) parameters and tumor contact length (TCL) in predicting muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). The results showed that DKI parameters performed better than conventional DWI in predicting MIBC. TCL and DKI parameters were independent risk factors of MIBC and could be used in combination with VI-RADS for predicting muscle invasion.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
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Nursing
Hyekyung Kim, Yang-Sook Yoo
Summary: This study investigated the supportive care needs of colorectal cancer survivors in South Korea and found that healthcare staff and social support needs were the highest, with about 20% of patients experiencing anxiety and depression. The results indicated that the time after treatment and anxiety significantly influenced supportive care needs.
ASIAN NURSING RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Monika Kujdowicz, David Perez-Guaita, Piotr Chlosta, Krzysztof Okon, Kamilla Malek
Summary: A novel approach combining infrared microscopy and machine learning was proposed to automatically predict the presence of cancer, invasiveness, and grade in urothelial bladder carcinoma (BC). The study found that the infrared imaging showed high sensitivity in identifying cancer, invasiveness, and grade, providing a potential ancillary platform for screening bladder biopsies.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kuo-Wei Kao, Weiming Cheng, Yi-Chin Chang
Summary: Bladder chondroma is a rare benign tumor that mainly affects older patients. It manifests as urinary symptoms and abdominal pain, and transurethral resection is the preferred treatment.
Review
Oncology
Carlos Martinez-Gomez, Martina Aida Angeles, Alejandra Martinez, Bernard Malavaud, Gwenael Ferron
Summary: Pelvic exenteration involves complex surgery for multiple organ resections and functional reconstruction, with different techniques available for urinary reconstruction. The choice of technique should be based on individual factors, including disease progression, patient characteristics, and surgical expertise, with varying rates of complications and adaptation requirements for each method.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2021)
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Urology & Nephrology
Arighno Das, Jason E. Cohen, Oliver S. Ko, Brian J. Jordan, Alexander P. Glaser, Gregory B. Auffenberg, Joshua J. Meeks
Summary: The creation and distribution of individual surgeon scorecards improved detrusor muscle sampling during transurethral resection, leading to a decreased risk of disease recurrence in patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
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Sport Sciences
Kathleen M. Sturgeon, Justin C. Brown, Dorothy D. Sears, David B. Sarwer, Kathryn H. Schmitz
Summary: Weight loss or exercise plus weight loss can reduce inflammation levels associated with breast cancer recurrence and cardiovascular death in overweight or obese breast cancer survivors.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Erik Wiberg, Andres Vega, Victoria Eriksson, Viqar Banday, Johan Svensson, Elisabeth Eriksson, Staffan Jahnson, Amir Sherif
Summary: This study aimed to validate the registered clinical tumour categories (cT-categories) in the Swedish National Register for Urinary Bladder Cancer (SNRUBC) for Norrland University Hospital, Sweden, from 2009 to 2020. The study found significant incorrect registration of cT-categories, with a major part of the misclassifications related to tumour-associated hydronephrosis (TAH) and tumour in bladder diverticulum (TIBD). The inclusion of these variables in SNRUBC is recommended to improve correct cT-classification.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
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Oncology
Elke Rammant, Ann Van Hecke, Karel Decaestecker, Maarten Albersen, Steven Joniau, Wouter Everaerts, Femke Jansen, Nihal E. Mohamed, Roos Colman, Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Valerie Fonteyne
Summary: The majority of bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy have moderate to high supportive care needs, but few utilize or are willing to use supportive care services, with many patients preferring to talk to their physician.
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Oncology
Eisuke Tomiyama, Kazutoshi Fujita, Kyosuke Matsuzaki, Ryohei Narumi, Akinaru Yamamoto, Toshihiro Uemura, Gaku Yamamichi, Yoko Koh, Makoto Matsushita, Yujiro Hayashi, Mamoru Hashimoto, Eri Banno, Taigo Kato, Koji Hatano, Atsunari Kawashima, Motohide Uemura, Ryo Ukekawa, Tetsuya Takao, Shingo Takada, Hirotsugu Uemura, Jun Adachi, Takeshi Tomonaga, Norio Nonomura
Summary: In this study, a potential diagnostic biomarker for bladder cancer was identified and evaluated by analyzing cancer-specific proteins secreted in urinary extracellular vesicles (uEVs). An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed to quantify the uEV protein biomarker, leading to a non-invasive early clinical diagnosis of bladder cancer. The study also revealed the functional role of Ephrin type-A receptor 2 (EphA2) in bladder cancer progression.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
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Oncology
Chul Jang Kim, Tokio Terado, Yukihiro Tambe, Ken-Ichi Mukaisho, Susumu Kageyama, Akihiro Kawauchi, Hirokazu Inoue
Summary: Phosphorylation of pyruvate dehydrogenase by PDK4 inhibits glycolytic shift in cancer cells. The PDK4 inhibitor cryptotanshinone suppresses invasiveness and spheroid formation of bladder cancer cells by reducing the expression of N-cadherin and phosphorylation of beta-catenin. This study suggests that targeting PDK4 with cryptotanshinone may be a promising approach for inhibiting metastasis in bladder cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Zhongliang Ma, Jinlian Song, Yanan Hua, Yu Wang, Weihong Cao, Haibo Wang, Lin Hou
Summary: This study found that DDX46 is highly expressed in human breast cancer cells and tissue samples, and is closely associated with high histological grade and lymph node metastasis. Downregulation of DDX46 inhibits the proliferation and invasiveness of breast cancer cells. Thus, DDX46 is considered to be an oncogenic factor in breast cancer and a potential therapeutic target.
CELL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ayana Ishizaki, Kosuke Okuwaki, Mitsuhiro Kida, Hiroshi Imaizumi, Tomohisa Iwai, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Toru Kaneko, Rikiya Hasegawa, Hironori Masutani, Masayoshi Tadehara, Kai Adachi, Masafumi Watanabe, Takahiro Kurosu, Akihiro Tamaki, Wasaburo Koizumi
Summary: This case presents a 65-year-old female diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic leiomyosarcoma, derived from the urinary bladder, using endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy. The patient underwent abdominal surgery previously, but developed metastatic lesions in the pancreas within five years.
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Oncology
Jahyun Choi, Sanghee Kim, Mona Choi, Woo Jin Hyung
Summary: This study investigated the factors affecting the quality of life of gastric cancer survivors and provided basic data for effective interventions. The results showed that gastric cancer-specific symptoms, spiritual well-being, self-efficacy, and functional status are important factors influencing the quality of life.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
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Oncology
Maria Aagesen, Marc Sampedro Pilegaard, May Aasebo Hauken, Eva Elisabet Ejlersen Waehrens, Karen la Cour
Summary: The study suggests that rehabilitation for YACS should consist of eight equally important intervention components requiring an interdisciplinary approach.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
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Oncology
Stacy N. Davis, Denalee M. O'Malley, Alicja Bator, Pamela Ohman-Strickland, Shawna Hudson
Summary: This study examined the information seeking behaviors and experiences of breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer survivors. Factors associated with information seeking behaviors and experiences were identified, emphasizing the need to tailor information for low socioeconomic status survivors.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2021)
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Oncology
Doris Howell, Deborah K. Mayer, Richard Fielding, Manuela Eicher, Irma M. Verdonck-de Leeuw, Christoffer Johansen, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Claire Foster, Raymond Chan, Catherine M. Alfano, Shawna Hudson, Michael Jefford, Wendy W. T. Lam, Victoria Loerzel, Gabriella Pravettoni, Elke Rammant, Lidia Schapira, Kevin D. Stein, Bogda Koczwara
Summary: This paper highlights the importance of self-management support for cancer patients, emphasizing the need for proactive involvement, changes in care culture, workforce training, establishing patient-reported outcome systems, advancing evidence and expanding access to support programs across care sectors. The integration of self-management support in cancer care is crucial for optimizing health outcomes and improving survival.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2021)
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Oncology
Denalee M. O'Malley, Stacy N. Davis, Rahwana Amare, Bianca Sanabria, Brittany Sullivan, Katie A. Devine, Jeanne M. Ferrante, Patricia A. Findley, Suzanne M. Miller, Shawna V. Hudson
Summary: This study describes the development of a cancer survivorship health-coaching intervention for post-treatment breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer survivors. The iterative three-phase approach involved user-centered design, depth interviews, and user testing, leading to the creation of the EXCELSHC program. This program is designed to support follow-up care for cancer survivors in primary care settings and is currently being tested in a clinical trial.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Shawna Hudson, Marin Kurti, Jenna Howard, Bianca Sanabria, Kevin R. J. Schroth, Mary Hrywna, Cristine D. Delnevo
Summary: The study found that key factors facilitating the passage of state T21 laws included the focus on e-cigarettes driving the increase in youth tobacco use, influential policy entrepreneurs or champions, and traction from T21 legislation passed in other states. Challenges included the influence of the tobacco industry, low legislative priority for the bill, and controversies over bill language. Despite an increase in e-cigarette rates and shifting attitudes from the tobacco industry, advocates faced difficulties in passing bills with ideal policy language.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Manuel E. Jimenez, Zorimar Rivera-Nunez, Benjamin F. Crabtree, Diane Hill, Maria B. Pellerano, Donita Devance, Myneka Macenat, Daniel Lima, Emmanuel Martinez Alcaraz, Jeanne M. Ferrante, Emily S. Barrett, Martin J. Blaser, Reynold A. Panettieri, Shawna V. Hudson
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of Black and Latinx communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that these communities experienced fear, illness, loss, and separation during the pandemic, and had high levels of vaccine skepticism, calling for clearer information and transparency in vaccine development process.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Samantha Stimmel, Shawna Hudson, Marji Gold, Jennifer R. Amico
Summary: This study examines the experiences of IUD users who self-remove their IUDs by analyzing internet forum postings. The results show that successful self-removal attempts are often quick, easy, and painless, and users who struggle with self-removal seek advice and learn from others' experiences on internet forums. This study has implications for developing better resources for individuals who desire self-removal of IUDs.
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Oncology
Angela J. Fong, Andrew M. Evens, Elisa Bandera, Adana A. M. Llanos, Katie A. Devine, Shawna Hudson, Bo Qin, Lisa E. Paddock, Antoinette M. Stroup, Sara Frederick, Carissa Greco, Sharon L. Manne
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the preparedness for survivorship and evaluate the factors associated with it, including sociodemographic, medical, survivorship care transition experiences, practical and psychological factors. The findings revealed that many cancer survivors felt unprepared for survivorship and desired more information about follow-up tests and maintaining good health. Factors such as receiving chemotherapy, limited transition care planning, limited discussion of medical and psychosocial effects, high information needs, and financial hardship predicted low preparedness.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zorimar Rivera-Nunez, Manuel E. Jimenez, Benjamin F. Crabtree, Diane Hill, Maria B. Pellerano, Donita Devance, Myneka Macenat, Daniel Lima, Marsha Gordon, Brittany Sullivan, Robert J. Rosati, Jeanne M. Ferrante, Emily S. Barrett, Martin J. Blaser, Reynold A. Panettieri, Shawna Hudson
Summary: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black and Latinx health care workers and found significant changes in their responsibilities and roles at work. The fear of contracting the virus was also a major concern for them. The study highlights the need to improve the working conditions and well-being of this marginalized workforce to ensure their retention and overall health.
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Environmental Sciences
Zhaomeng Niu, Mary Riley, Jerod L. Stapleton, Michele Ochsner, Germania Hernandez, Louis Kimmel, Daniel P. Giovenco, Shawna V. Hudson, Denalee O'Malley, Carolina Lozada, Marien Casillas Pabellon, Carolyn J. Heckman, Elliot J. Coups
Summary: Outdoor day laborers, especially those of Hispanic descent, face increased risk of sunburn due to excessive UV radiation exposure. This study found that more than half of the male Hispanic day laborers experienced sunburn during the past summer and engaged in suboptimal sun protection behaviors. Factors such as lower education level, higher sensitivity to the sun, heat illness symptoms, barriers to wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and not wearing a wide-brimmed hat were associated with more sunburns.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Allison Marziliano, Michael A. Diefenbach, Shawna Hudson, Erin K. Tagai, Elizabeth A. Handorf, Alicja Bator, Suzanne M. Miller
Summary: This study explored the personal characteristics associated with the use of PROGRESS, an informational website for prostate cancer survivors. The findings suggest that older age, being non-Hispanic White, having a monitoring style of coping, and having low levels of negative affect were associated with website use.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sharon L. Manne, Matin Imanguli, Deborah Kashy, Morgan Pesanelli, Sara Frederick, Janet H. Van Cleave, Lisa Paddock, Shawna Hudson, Michael Steinberg, Patrick Clifford, Mara Domider, Neetu Singh
Summary: This study is a randomized controlled trial that aims to evaluate the effects of "Empowered Survivor (ES)" versus a general web-based program for cancer survivors, "Springboard Beyond Cancer," on self-efficacy, preparedness for survivorship, and health-related quality of life (QOL). The study will recruit 600 survivors of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer and randomly assign them to the ES or Springboard Beyond Cancer condition. The study will evaluate the impact of ES versus Springboard Beyond Cancer on self-efficacy, preparedness, and health-related QOL, as well as the mediators and moderators of these effects.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Angela J. Fong, Adana A. M. Llanos, Adiba Ashrafi, Nur Zeinomar, Sagar Chokshi, Elisa V. Bandera, Katie A. Devine, Shawna V. Hudson, Bo Qin, Denalee O'Malley, Lisa E. Paddock, Antoinette M. Stroup, Andrew M. Evens, Sharon L. Manne
Summary: The study aimed to assess adherence to health behavior guidelines among cancer survivors and identify characteristics associated with different adherence levels. Latent class analysis identified three classes: lower-risk, moderate-risk, and high-risk lifestyle. Lower-risk participants had the highest adherence to guidelines, while characteristics such as race, marital status, education level, and cancer stage were associated with moderate or high-risk adherence. These findings can inform interventions to promote health behavior adherence among higher risk cancer survivors.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Mary Hrywna, Amanda Y. Kong, Christopher Ackerman, Daniel P. Giovenco, Torra E. Spillane, Joseph G. L. Lee, Shawna V. Hudson, Cristine D. Delnevo
Summary: Between 2019 and 2022, buyers aged 18 to 20 attempted to purchase tobacco and nicotine products at around 180 retailers. The study found that a minority of stores did not check buyers' identification and allowed underage individuals to purchase tobacco products. The results of this study can help improve regulatory measures and reduce youth access to tobacco.
METHODS AND PROTOCOLS
(2023)
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Oncology
Irina B. Grafova, Sharon L. Manne, Shawna V. Hudson, Jennifer Elliott, Adana A. M. Llanos, Biren Saraiya, Paul R. Duberstein
Summary: This study examines the associations between functional limitations and medical and credit card debt among cancer survivor families and finds sex differences. The results show that credit card debt is more common than medical debt, and families of male cancer survivors are more likely to have medical debt and less likely to have credit card debt compared to families of female cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Adrienne S. Viola, Kristine Levonyan-Radloff, Margaret Masterson, Sharon L. Manne, Shawna Hudson, Katie A. Devine
Summary: This study aims to identify the content of a self-management intervention to improve transition readiness among adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer. Through surveys and feedback from the target users including survivors, parents, and healthcare providers, key themes for the intervention were identified, including knowledge of cancer history and risks, relationships with healthcare providers and family members involved in care, dealing with emotions, and staying healthy in the context of life transitions.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2022)
