Factors Affecting Sexual Function and Body Image of Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survivors in Poland: A Short-Term Observation.

Introduction: Knowing the important factors influencing sexual function and body image might facilitate the recovery process of breast cancer survivors. Surgery type, relationship quality, and partner support might be modified to create a space for psychosexual intervention.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective questionnaire-based study was performed on 128 women aged 18 to 65 years who were free of disease at time of study entry and who underwent surgical treatment for breast cancer.

Final results of an international retrospective observational study in patients with advanced breast cancer treated with oral vinorelbine-based chemotherapy.

Background: Full oral chemotherapy (CT) is an active and convenient therapeutic option for patients with advanced breast cancer (ABC). In this retrospective analysis, we reviewed the characteristics and the outcome of patients treated by oral vinorelbine either as a single-agent or in combination with capecitabine as first- or second-line CT in the metastatic setting.

Patients And Methods: We analysed 216 patients with ABC who started treatment with a full oral CT at 13 centers and seven countries between 2006 and 2008.

[The alpha-fetoprotein level analysis in open neural tube defects and chromosomal aberrations in the fetus].

During the last 12 years 4258 amniocenteses were performed between the 12th and 20th week of gestation (including 323 early amniocenteses carried out before 15th week). In every case, cytogenetical examination was performed and concentration of AFP was determined. In cases with elevated AFP level electrophoresis of AchE izoenzymes was performed.

[Early amniocentesis in prenatal diagnosis].

In the period 1990-1991 483 prenatal diagnosis were carried out. Of those in 111 (23%) the technique of early amniocentesis was used, i.e.