Publications by authors named "Jesse Pm Lemmen"
Social Reintegration and Stigma Among Childhood Cancer Survivors in West Kenya.
J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The population of childhood cancer survivors in low- and middle-income countries, like Kenya, is growing due to better diagnosis and treatment, but stigma still makes it hard for them to reintegrate into society.
- A study involving 26 young adult survivors revealed that many faced challenges in school, including bullying and missed classes, while most felt they couldn't openly discuss their cancer experiences due to stigma.
- To improve social reintegration, survivors suggested educational outreach in communities and schools, as well as support through counseling and peer groups.
Introduction: Fecal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gaseous metabolic products which are increasingly considered potential non-invasive biomarkers for the detection of various (gastrointestinal) diseases. The influence of lifestyle factors on fecal VOC patterns remains unexplored but is of importance prior to implementation of VOC analysis as a diagnostic tool. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of age, gender, body mass index, smoking status, dietary preferences, medication use and co-morbidity on fecal VOC patterns.
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