Cancer Patients Satisfaction and Quality of Healthcare Services in Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the Quality of Care in Cancer Management.

Objective: Cancer is a complex disease characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation and the development of metastatic features. The aim of the study is to examine the patient's satisfaction with the quality of healthcare services provided at the Middle Euphrates Cancer Centre in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate.

Methods: Cancer patients who visited during 2021-2023 Middle Euphrates Cancer Center in Al-Najaf Al Ashraf Governorate in 2021-2023 were enrolled in the study.

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Introduction And Aim: To assess physical activity (PA) and its determinants in breast cancer survivors (BCS), attending a Tunisian hospital, as well as to assess their quality of life (QOL) and examine the relationship between PA and BCS'QOL.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among BCS attending the outpatient oncology, gynecology and radiotherapy clinics at a Tunisian hospital in April 2022 using a self-administered questionnaire. The valid Arabic version of the International Physical Activity.

Transcutaneous canine breast cancer detection in Tunisia: a pilot study.

Background: Breast cancer in Tunisia is often diagnosed at a late stage with long delay in time to consultation and to diagnosis.The aim of this study is to estimate the sensitivity and specificity of the transcutaneous breast cancer detection by canine olfactionin Tunisian women and to identify the potential confounding factors.

Methods: This is a diagnostic case control study that took place from October 2021 to November 2022 in the Department of Medical Oncology at the University Hospital Farhat Hached of Sousse and in the security and training dog center located in Sousse (K9 Dog Center Security & Training).

Complementary and alternative medicine in oncology: knowledge, attitude and practice among Tunisian healthcare workers.

Purpose: Over the past years, there has been a considerable increase in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer patients. However, guidance from health care workers (HCWs) is not always provided. We aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of Tunisian HCWs regarding the use of CAM in cancer patients.

Assessment of depression, anxiety and fatigue in Tunisian patients in recovery from colon cancer and their impact on quality of life.

Purpose: Colon cancer survivors can experience several post-treatment consequences that include fatigue and often report severe psychological illnesses such as depression or anxiety. There is little published quantitative data on the quality of life and psychological well-being associated with the health of Tunisian colon cancer survivors.

Methods: A total of 60 recovering colon cancer patients underwent a structured interview, which included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HADS) scale, the Piper fatigue scale and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30).

Quality of life in Tunisian colorectal cancer patients: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Quality of life (QOL) of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients has been little studied in Tunisia. The aim of this work was to evaluate the QOL of CRC patients and to identify factors that may influence it.

Methods: A cross-sectional, study spread was made over a period of 6 months on patients with CRC treated in the department of Medical Oncology of Farhat Hached University Hospital of Sousse.

Soft tissue metastasis revealing a case of acinar cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin.

Acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) is a rare neoplasm. It can be fatal in some cases and conventional chemotherapy may not be effective. To our knowledge, we report here the first case of ACC metastatic to soft tissues, from unknown origin.

Adenocarcinoma of intestinal type arising in mature cystic teratoma of ovary: A diagnostic dilemma.

Adenocarcinomas of intestinal type arising in mature cystic teratoma of ovary (MCT) are extremely rare and remain a diagnostic dilemma because of its similarities with MCT. Serum tumor markers CEA and SCC and also MRI may help in the preoperative diagnosis. Pathologist experience helps in intraoperative diagnosis.

Clinical and Genetic Characterization of Tunisian Children with Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D-Resistant Rickets.

Background: Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the early onset of rickets and is caused by mutations in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene. Some HVDRR patients also have alopecia.

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively studied the clinical features, laboratory findings, genetic defects, as well as responses to treatment in a series of children with HVDRR.

Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor of the lateral ventricle.

Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (AT/RTs) are rare and highly malignant embryonal central nervous system neoplasms, usually seen in very young children with rapid fatal outcome despite aggressive treatment. They are most commonly located in the posterior fossa. Intraventricular location is extremely rare.

[The role of general practitioners in the management of cancer patients from the central region of Tunisia: a retrospective study of 215 physicians].

Background: General practitioners have a major contribution in cancer prevention and screening. However, their contribution in the treatment plan management and in the post treatment follow-up of cancer patients needs to be clarified.

Objective: To evaluate the contribution of general practitioners of the public and private sectors in the management of cancer patients during and after the treatment protocol.

[Study of sexuality among Tunisian women in remission from non-metastatic breast cancer, about 100 women].

The prognosis of breast cancer has significantly improved during the last years due to progress of the treatment options. It is a public health problem because of its frequency, severity, physical and psychological consequences. Quality of life appears increasingly as fundamental criteria in the assessment of treatment outcomes.

Clinicopathological study of primary gastric lymphomas in the central region of Tunisia, with survival analysis.

Background: Primary gastric lymphomas (PGL) are rare and represent only 5% of gastric malignancies, but are apparently increasing in incidence worldwide. Optimal treatment of PGL remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinicopathological characteristics, prognostic factors, survival rates, and treatment modalities in Tunisian patients with PGL.

Postirradiation osteosarcoma of the maxilla: a case report and current review of literature.

Background. Radiation-induced sarcomas are well-known potential late sequelae of radiation therapy. They are of rare occurrence in jaw bones and are even rarer in the maxilla.

[Persistent forms of cow's milk allergy. Report of 6 cases].

Background: Cow's milk allergy is defined as reproducible adverse reaction to a food protein antigen which is immune medieted. About 80 to 90 % become clinically tolerated within the first three year of live. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical, immunological and evolutive characteristics of the 10 % to 20 % of persistent form of cow's milk allergy.

[Epithelial advanced ovarian carcinoma in the central region of Tunisia: therapeutic results and prognostic factors on 104 patients].

Between 1994 and 2004, 104 patients with epithelial advanced ovarian cancer were treated in the central region of Tunisia (81 stage III and 23 stage IV). Average age of patients was 54 years. Primary surgery was optimal (residue < 2 cm) in 40 cases (38,5 % of patients).

[Inhaled corticosteroids in idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis: 2 cases].

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis, a rare clinical entity, is characterized by bleeding into the alveoli and progressive pulmonary fibrosis. It is usually treated with systemic corticosteriod during acute bleeding episodes and with prolonged courses of oral corticosteroids and/or other immunosuppressant drugs for maintenance therapy. Because prolonged treatment with these agents is frequently associated with significant side effects, favorable response to inhaled corticosteroids would be ideal in this condition.