The Lexical Association Technique: A randomized controlled trial with breast cancer patients.

Low self-esteem is a vulnerability factor for depressive disorders, and the prevention of psychological disorders is essential in cancer patients. The enhancement of self-esteem in breast cancer patients may therefore be an appropriate clinical target. Previous studies have shown the efficacy of the Lexical Association Technique to enhance self-esteem in healthy subjects.

Concomitant chemoradiotherapy in pyriform sinus carcinoma.

Objectives: To test the effectiveness of concurrent chemoradiotherapy in patients with pyriform sinus carcinoma and to demonstrate the feasibility of an organ preservation approach.

Design: Clinical trial phase 2.

Setting: University Hospital Center, St-Etienne, France.