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Oncology
Vincent Bourbonne, Adrien Laville, Nicolas Wagneur, Youssef Ghannam, Audrey Larnaudie
Summary: Radiation oncology has seen significant technological advances, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). A survey conducted revealed that almost 35% of participants saved significant time in organ at risk delineation using AI tools. It is recommended that these tools be integrated into training to ensure the importance of radioanatomy is not overlooked by young radiation oncologists.
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Oncology
Maximilian Lanner, Tanja Nikolova, Bojana Gutic, Natasha Nikolova, Andrei Pletnev, Ilker Selcuk, Dimitrios-Efthymios Vlachos, Zoia Razumova, Nicolo Bizzarri, Charlampos Theofanakis, Piotr Lepka, Ilker Kahramanoglu, Sileny Han, Sara Nasser, Szabolcs Molnar, Delphine Hudry, Rosa Montero-Macias, Natascha de Lange, Ronalds Macuks, Mir Fuad Hasanov, Ramina Karimbayli, Irina Gagua, Claudia Andrade, Catarina Pardal, Jelena Dotlic, Rosa Maria Alvarez, Martin Hruda, Filip Fruhauf, Linnea Ekdahl, Sofie Leisby Antonsen, Vladyslav Sukhin, Ane Gerda Zahl Eriksson, Elko Gliozheni, Ratko Delic, Alima Satanova, Nina Kovacevic, Liidia Gristsenko, Suzanna Babloyan, Kamil Zalewski, Rasiah Bharathan
Summary: The survey evaluated the progress in the infrastructure of the training systems for gynaecological oncology fellows in Europe over the past decade. Most countries' trainees requested additional training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Although ENYGO has implemented new activities, workshops, and online education to support training, limitations in establishing accredited centers, centralized cancer care, and the lack of laparoscopic training were revealed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ioana Creanga-Murariu, Leontina Elena Filipiuc, Magda Cuciureanu, Bogdan-Ionel Tamba, Teodora Alexa-Stratulat
Summary: Cannabis was once a popular medicinal product, but due to the risk of overdose and abuse, it became criminalized. However, there has been a renewed interest in cannabis in the 21st century, especially in its potential benefits for cancer patients. This article aims to provide clarity to clinicians regarding the various names, current laws, and existing evidence on the utility of cannabinoids in cancer patients.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Oncology
Maximilian J. Mair, Claudia Cardone, Liz Connolly, Maria Kfoury, Matteo Lambertini, Jonathan Lim, Elene Mariamidze, Alexios Matikas, Rille Pihlak, Kevin Punie, Christoph Oing, Rodrigo Sanchez-Bayona, Pawel Sobczuk, Hongcheng Zhu, Anna S. Berghoff, Teresa Amaral
Summary: Young oncologists worldwide face various challenges in their career and professional development, including time management, work-life balance, career progression, and educational opportunities. Professional societies have recognized these challenges and have designed specific programs to address them. The importance of this strategy cannot be overstated, as young oncologists make up almost 50% of the oncology workforce. However, recent surveys indicate that many young oncologists are considering alternative career paths due to burnout exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges.
ONCOLOGY RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2023)
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Oncology
Matthias Maeurer, Jonas Staudacher, Robert Meyer, Irina Maeurer, Lazaros Lazaridis, Michael Muether, Tobias P. Huber, Nils F. Sommer, Daniel Fleischmann, Lukas Kaesmann, Sonia Ziegler, Cornelia Kropf-Sanchen, Julia Wikert, Klaus Pietzner, Adrien Holzgreve, Tim Nestler, Carolin Siech, Max-Johann Sturm, Sabrina Sulzer, Kathrin Heinrich, Arndt Stahler
Summary: Modern, personalized treatment concepts in oncology require interdisciplinary and multiprofessional collaboration. A survey among German early career research groups revealed that participants recognized the importance of interdisciplinary work in their daily clinical work, but expressed a desire for more interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik, Krzysztof Nowosielski, Zoia Razumova, Nicolo Bizzarri, Andrei Pletnev, David Lindquist, Maximilian Lanner, Tanja Nikolova, Charlampos Theofanakis, Aleksandra Natalia Strojna, Pawel Bartnik, Natalia R. Gomez-Hidalgo, Dimitrios-Efthymios Vlachos, Ilker Selcuk, Kamil Zalewski
Summary: This study examined the prevalence, strategies, difficulties, and ideas for improvement in sexual counseling among specialists managing patients with gynecologic malignancies. The majority of respondents recognized the importance of sexual counseling for oncological patients, but only a minority routinely collected information about sexual function or discussed the topic. The main barriers identified were lack of time, lack of specialist knowledge, and patient embarrassment. Respondents expressed interest in participating in educational programs and accessing online resources for sexual counseling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Nicolo Bizzarri, Andrei Pletnev, Zoia Razumova, Kamil Zalewski, Charalampos Theofanakis, Ilker Selcuk, Tanja Nikolova, Maximilian Lanner, Natalia R. Gomez-Hidalgo, Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik, Denis Querleu, David Cibula, Rene H. M. Verheijen, Anna Fagotti
Summary: The aim of this survey was to evaluate the training level of gynecologic oncology fellows in cervical cancer surgery and examine the impact of the LACC trial results on their training. The results showed that there is a low exposure to radical surgery for cervical cancer among these fellows, and centralizing cases to high-volume centers may increase their exposure. Furthermore, the publication of the LACC trial was associated with a decrease in the number of minimally invasive radical hysterectomies performed by the fellows.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2022)
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Oncology
Anindya Mukherjee, Kazi Sazzad Manir, Praloy Basu, Suman Mallik, Jyotirup Goswami
Summary: The survey among young radiation oncologists in India revealed that most aspire to work in academic teaching hospital/research institute, with their primary concerns being academics/research and income. There is widespread dissatisfaction over remuneration, job openings, job security, and career improvement prospects among the respondents.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND THERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Tanja Nikolova, Michaela Bossart, Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik, Zoia Razumova, Alexandra Strojna, Nicolo Bizzarri, Andrei Pletnev, Natalia R. Gomez-Hidalgo, Charalampos Theofanakis, Maximilian Lanner, Ilker Selcuk, Alexander Shushkevich, Chelariu-Raicu Anca, Natasha Nikolova, Nicole Concin, Kamil Zalewski
Summary: The study analyzed survey responses from 192 gynecologic oncology surgeons in Europe and found gender gaps in career development, particularly in terms of leadership positions with fewer females holding such roles. Male surgeons performed a significantly higher number of surgeries than female surgeons, and females generally believed they earned less than male counterparts with the same qualifications in the same clinical position.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Elisabeta Valeria Spinu-Popa, Dania Cioni, Emanuele Neri
Summary: Most oncologists prefer structured reports and use of RECIST criteria in daily clinical practice, and they recognize the added value of reports created by radiologists specializing in oncologic imaging.
Article
Oncology
Michael Milligan, Megan Hansen, Daniel W. Kim, E. John Orav, Jose F. Figueroa, Miranda B. Lam
Summary: Radiation oncology practices in the United States are highly consolidated, with an increasing number of oncologists working in larger practices over time. Market factors play a predictive role in the growth of radiation oncology practice size.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Anna Lee, Aleksandra Kuczmarska-Haas, Shraddha M. Dalwadi, Erin F. Gillespie, Michelle S. Ludwig, Emma B. Holliday, Fumiko Chino
Summary: Female oncologists often face fertility issues and discrimination in their careers before and after childbirth. This survey study aims to understand the barriers to family planning, the association of fertility treatment with career decisions, and the experiences of discrimination among female oncologists during pregnancy.
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Oncology
Ann Raldow, Bethel Adefres, Michael Warso, Eric Shinohara, Sidharth Anand, Henry J. Domenico, Mitchell B. Galloway, James W. Pichert, William O. Cooper
Summary: This study on 1576 oncologists found that radiation oncologists had significantly fewer complaints compared to medical oncologists and surgical oncologists. Characteristics associated with more patient complaints included recent year of medical school graduation and practice in an academic setting. Understanding and addressing these risk factors could potentially improve patient safety and outcomes.
Article
Oncology
Ishwaria M. Subbiah, Merry Jennifer Markham, Stephanie L. Graff, Laurie B. Matt-Amaral, Julia L. Close, Kent A. Griffith, Reshma Jagsi
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of the incidence and impact of sexual harassment on oncologists in the workplace.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
M. Saleem, M. Younus Baba, Abdur Raheem, M. Noman
Summary: This study introduces a parameter m to represent the fraction of tumor cells killed by chemotherapy and reveals that chemotherapy can produce unexpected results. Properly adjusted drug dose can guarantee complete eradication of cancer, while under-dose may lead to failure in eradication.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2021)
