Publications by authors named "Amir-Abbas Kani"
Background: The current advances in radiotherapy (RT) have improved the outcome of breast cancer (BC) patients. Despite its therapeutic benefits, the iatrogenic toxicities of RT and its impact on BC survivors are still debated, and further evaluations should be considered. This study aims to assess the rate of subclinical hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism among BC patients who were exposed to therapeutic radiation.
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- - This study analyzed the characteristics and treatment outcomes of 223 patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) by reviewing medical records from a tertiary hospital between 1990 and 2008.
- - The research found that median progression-free survival was 6 months and overall survival was 11 months, with significant factors like age, tumor size, and surgical resection impacting survival rates.
- - It concluded that while the prognosis for GBM patients is generally poor, achieving complete surgical resection and incorporating adjuvant treatments can lead to better survival outcomes.
Pediatric glioblastoma multiforme: A single-institution experience.
Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol
July 2012
Background: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common astrocytoma in adults and has a poor prognosis, with a median survival of about 12 months. But, it is rare in children. We report our experience on the pediatric population (20 years or younger) with GBM.
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