Innovative Semi-Nested Realtime PCR Assay with Extendable Blocking Probe for Enhanced Analysis of Methylation in Colorectal Cancer.

(1) Background: The detection of methylated (m) in plasma is a promising approach to non-invasive colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Traditional approaches have limitations in sensitivity and cost-effectiveness, particularly in resource-limited settings. (2) Methods: We developed a semi-nested realtime PCR assay utilizing extendable blocking probes (ExBP) to enhance the detection of low-level m based on DNA melting.

Relationships Among Physical Activity, Daylight Exposure, and Rest-Activity Circadian Rhythm in Patients With Esophageal and Gastric Cancer: An Exploratory Study.

Background: Although rest-activity circadian rhythm (RACR) disruption is associated with mortality in patients with cancer, few studies have examined the effect of RACR on patients with esophageal and gastric cancer.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the predictors of RACR.

Methods: This cross-sectional, single-site study included 276 patients with esophageal and gastric cancer recruited from chest-surgery and general-surgery outpatient departments.

Predictors of adherence, contamination and dropout in home-based walking by lung and oesophageal cancer patients from two randomised control trials: An exploratory study.

Objectives: In this study, we examined predictors of exercise adherence, contamination and dropout in lung and oesophageal cancer patients who participated in two randomised controlled trials.

Methods: We used data on 188 lung and oesophageal cancer patients from two previous studies (intervention: moderate-intensity walking for 12 weeks). Baseline measurements included demographic variables, disease characteristics, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and Bouchard 3-day physical activity (PA) record.

Factors affecting mammography screening behaviour among rural Vietnamese women.

Objectives: To identify factors associated with mammography screening behaviour and its predictors among rural Vietnamese women.

Method: A predictive correlational study involving 120 women aged ≥ 40 years was conducted in the suburbs of Hanoi, Vietnam, in July 2018 by using Breast Cancer Awareness Measurement and the Champion Health Beliefs Model Scale. Mammography screening behaviour was assessed by asking participants about their previous mammography experience.