Publications by authors named "Silvia Allende"
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted in Mexico to compare early palliative care (EPC) with standard oncological care (SOC) in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). !* -
- Patients in the EPC group had access to a multidisciplinary team that included psychologists, nutritionists, and specialized nurses, aiming to improve their quality of life and symptom management. !* -
- Results showed that patients receiving EPC had a median overall survival of 18.1 months, significantly longer than the 10.5 months for those receiving SOC alone, highlighting the potential benefits of integrating palliative care in cancer treatment. !*
Objective: To describe the experience of a Mexican cancer centre in vulvar cancer and the opportunity to incorporate palliative care (PC) during treatment.
Patients And Methods: A retrospective study of clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of women with vulvar cancer referred to the PC service (PCS) between 2010 and 2021 is reported. Frequencies were estimated, as well as medians and IQRs, accordingly.
Background: COVID-19 is associated with systemic inflammation. This inflammatory response is further deregulated by oncological treatments increasing mortality in this population. However, there is conflicting information regarding the clinical factors that increase mortality in patients with severe COVID-19.
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