Publications by authors named "Kulkaew Sukniam"
Background/aim: Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), yet some patients refuse surgery, which may impact their survival outcomes. Understanding factors associated with surgery refusal could inform interventions to improve acceptance of recommended care.
Patients And Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the impact of surgery refusal on overall survival (OS) and identified associated demographic and clinical factors using data on patients with PTC from the National Cancer Database from 2004 to 2019.
Background: This study investigated demographic and socioeconomic factors contributing to disparities in the time to treatment for rectal cancer. Subgroup analysis based on age < 50 and ≥ 50 was performed to identify differences in time to treatment among young adults (age < 50) compared to older adults with rectal cancer.
Methods: An analysis was performed using data from the National Cancer Database, spanning from 2004 to 2019.
Histology is an important predictor of the behavior of breast cancer. We aim to study the impact of histology on the overall survival (OS) of breast cancer patients. We studied 11,085 breast cancer patients diagnosed with T1-T2 tumors, clinically node-negative and non-metastatic, from 2004 to 2019 included in the National Cancer Database.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe aimed to review the molecular characteristics of metastatic melanoma and the role of surgery in metastasectomy for metastatic melanoma. We performed a systematic literature search on PubMed to identify relevant studies focusing on several mutations, including NRAS, BRAF, NF1, MITF, PTEN, TP53, CDKN2A, TERT, TMB, EGFR, and c-KIT. This was performed in the context of metastatic melanoma and the role of metastasectomy in the metastatic melanoma population.
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- Gastric cancer is a significant health issue, ranking as the 5th most common cancer globally and contributing to a high number of deaths, with various treatments available but often delayed due to socio-demographic disparities.
- A study from 2004 to 2019 analyzed data from the National Cancer Database, revealing significant delays in treatment based on age, sex, race, and socioeconomic status, with specific groups experiencing notably longer wait times.
- Identifying these disparities is essential for creating strategies to ensure timely treatment for gastric cancer patients, and future research should focus on updated data and prospective study designs to better address these issues.
Background/aim: Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. This study aimed to identify factors contributing to the disparities in skin cancer treatment.
Patients And Methods: Data from The National Cancer Database (NCDB) spanning 2004 to 2019 were utilized.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how socioeconomic and demographic factors affect delays in treatment for thyroid cancer patients, using data from the National Cancer Database spanning 2004 to 2019.
- It included a vast sample of over 434,000 thyroid cancer patients, analyzing wait times based on factors such as age, race, sex, location, and socioeconomic status (SES).
- Results showed significant disparities, with Hispanic patients and those who are uninsured or at academic facilities facing notably longer wait times for various treatments, highlighting the need for further investigation to address these inequities.
Unlabelled: Sarcomas comprise a vast and heterogenous group of rare tumors. Because of their diversity, it is challenging to study sarcomas as a whole with regard to their biological and molecular characteristics. This diverse set of tumors may also possess differences related to their tumor-associated vasculature, which in turn may impact the ability to deliver systemic therapies (e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: This study aimed to identify the demographic/socioeconomic factors associated with disparities in time to breast cancer treatment.
Patients And Methods: We conducted an analysis of breast cancer patients from the National Cancer Database, 2008-2019. Time intervals from diagnosis to surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy were compared based on age, sex, race, and socioeconomic status.
We report a case of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome in a patient following mitral valve replacement. The pathophysiology and management of this rare condition is discussed.
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