Purvish M. ParikhCancer-associated anemia (CAA) remains a major unmet need that compromises overall survival (OS) and quality of life (QoL). Currently, available guidelines do not take into consideration the unique challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLung cancer is the foremost reason for cancer-related mortality among men and women. The ultimate goal of patient supervision post-diagnosis for advanced cases is to improve survival and quality of life with minimal treatment-associated side effects. With advancements in genomic medicine and a better understanding of cell signaling pathways, many actionable gene mutations have been identified in lung carcinoma, which drastically improve survival outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe present the case of a 32-year-old healthy male who presented with a three-month history of insidious onset pain and swelling over the right tibia. Initial radiographs and imaging pointed to a diagnosis of subacute osteomyelitis, as there was no cortical destruction, periosteal reaction, or soft tissue involvement. The patient underwent surgery for osteomyelitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary lymphoma of the bone is a rare clinical presentation constituting to <1% of all lymphomas. The long bones are usually involved. Combined treatment with chemotherapy and radiation offers long-term survival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg
January 2011
Aim: This study was designed to retrospectively review our experience with the multimodality management of hepatoblastomas (HB).
Materials And Methods: Thirteen patients were treated for HB between 2000 and 2007. The clinical presentations, chemotherapy tolerance and response, surgical procedure undertaken, and complications were analysed.
A case of orbital rhabdomyosarcoma had a localised recurrence 13 years after being treated with chemo radiotherapy. Late recurrences are rare in orbital RMS. Only two cases have been reported to have recurred after five years of follow up.
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