Publications by authors named "F Schad"

Immunotherapy with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors has significantly improved the survival rates of patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Results of a real-world data study investigating add-on VA ( L.) to chemotherapy have shown an association with the improved overall survival of patients with NSCLC.

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Background: Baseline quality of life (bQL) has been shown to be a predictor of the clinical outcome of oncological patients. The primary objective of the present study was to examine the role of bQL as a treatment predictor in oncological patients.

Methods: In this prospective study, all-stage cancer patients registered in the Network Oncology registry were enrolled, and their bQL at diagnosis was evaluated.

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Background: Chronic cancer-related fatigue is difficult to manage in breast cancer survivors. The tango trial showed that a six-week tango Argentino program was effective in reducing fatigue and improving quality of life, and here we investigated the sustainability of this tango program for breast cancer survivors.

Methods: Stage I-III breast cancer survivors with increased fatigue symptoms were analyzed.

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Background: Due to advances in the fight against breast cancer, aesthetic aspects and the prevention of breast deformities are playing an important role in surgical procedures. Currently the main form of breast cancer surgery is breast-conserving surgery (BCS), and even if mastectomy (MAS) is required, oncoplastic surgery and reconstruction options can improve outcomes, including health-related quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to assess whether surgery options induce different outcomes in self-reported QoL in guide-line treated breast cancer patients of the Network Oncology (NO).

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Background: Persistent impairments of quality of life-in particular, cancer-associated fatigue-are a major limitation for breast cancer survivors. As physical activity and mindfulness interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing fatigue symptoms, we investigated the efficacy of a six-week Argentine tango program.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 breast cancer survivors diagnosed with stage I-III tumors 12-48 months prior to study enrollment and who had increased symptoms of fatigue.

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