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Filter by:PROMISE is a multi-center, prospective and proof of concept study aimed to evaluate the performance of 3 prototype assays of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) mutation, cfDNA methylation and microRNA (miRNA) expression in early detection of multi-cancer. Assay(s) will be selected for further development. The study will enroll approximately 2035 participants, including participants with cancers and healthy participants.
The purpose of this study is to continue to develop a liquid biopsy (minimally invasive blood test) that can be used to confirm if breast cancer has spread throughout the body and if this liquid biopsy test can provide comparable information to a highly invasive tissue biopsy. The knowledge gained in this study could be used in future studies to confirm cancer recurrence using a safe and minimally invasive procedure. The research will consist of looking for tumor cell(s) circulating in the blood stream and if they are present to characterize them so that more information about the disease can be collected. This information may help us to better understand how to fight cancer.
In view to develop a study design for a study that would analyze the pathways of palliative care prospectively, this work will identify the individual factors that would be significantly associated with typical pathways of palliative care.
The purpose of this research project is to improve the surgical treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) treatment based upon a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). We want to evaluate the effect of the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) versus a conventional wound dressing on postoperative wound complications after surgical removal of deep-seated high-malignant STS of the extremities or trunk wall.
This study will explore the ability of patients on first line combination immunotherapy to sample cytokines at home. The data from this study will be used to evaluate the feasibility of in-home testing and the ability to analyse patients cytokine profiles retrospectively to help feed the development of further studies.
CT screening of lung cancer offers an opportunity to diagnose early stage lung cancers which is associated with better prognosis - indeterminate results delay diagnosis whilst interval imaging is awaited to assess risk of cancer. This study will allow us to examine the potential of blood-based biomarkers to augment CT screening for lung cancer. Hypotheses 1. Blood and sputum samples can be collected in patients attending lung health checks as part of the Lung Health Check pilot in West London at fixed and mobile scanners and safely transported for processing and storage in preparation for biomarker development. 2. The biomarkers will help to identify cohorts of 1. High-risk patients in whom CT surveillance should be conducted more readily/frequently and diagnostic procedures performed earlier. 2. Low-risk patients who might need reduced surveillance intensity. 3. Patients with interstitial lung abnormalities that share similar biomarker characteristics to patients with clinically significant interstitial lung disease
Prevent Cancer-Greenville was created to provide individuals with the opportunity to have their risk of developing cancer studied. Some individuals may be at a higher risk due to their personal lifestyle, family history and/or exposures. If subjects are found to be at high risk for developing a disease, they will be sent to a healthcare provider for further care.
Neoplasia is the main cause of general death in the Brazilian population. In 2016, they were responsible for approximately 211,343 (16%) deaths, followed by cardiovascular diseases (12.6%). Despite the high mortality rate of neoplasia, oncological treatment have advanced substantially in recent decades improving the prognosis of patients. However, growing evidence suggest that some oncological agents may induce significant toxicity that may play a major role in the quality of life, morbidity and mortality. The cardiovascular system is often negatively affected with cancer therapy, predisposing several patients to stop appropriate treatments or to have cardiovascular events related to the cardiotoxicity. The most typical manifestation of cardiotoxicity and related consequences (heart failure) are related to the use of anthracyclines. Anthracyclines are part of the chemotherapy regimen for solid tumors and hematological neoplasms in children and adults, and are associated with an increase in life expectancy. Carvedilol is an α and β-blocker that also has antioxidant properties. Preliminary studies have shown that carvedilol and its metabolites prevent lipid peroxidation, inhibit the formation and inactivate free radicals, in addition to preventing the depletion of endogenous antioxidants, such as vitamin E. These effects would potentially prevent anthracycline injury but definitive evidence is still needed. This is a multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study that aims to establish the efficacy of carvedilol for the primary prevention of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in cancer patients obtained with anthracycline chemotherapy, in different schedules and doses.
Exploratory, observational and cross-sectional study with the aim of describing the use of plants for medicinal purposes (and other Complementary and Alternative Medicine) and identifying the determinants of this use. The methodology envisaged is mixed with an exploratory design combining qualitative (interviews) and quantitative techniques (questionnaires). To knowledge of investigators, no study has been carried out in Reunion Island on the use of plants and other alternative and complementary medicines among cancer patients.
Purpose: The HealthScore Health Coaching Program aims to deliver 6-months of 1:1 home-based health coaching to cancer patients receiving treatment and survivors of any diagnosis at UNC Cancer Hospital. This study hopes to preserve physical function, address unmet physical, nutritional, psychological, social and other needs. Procedures: This will be done through individualized health coaching, weekly symptom survey administration, monthly supportive care questionnaires, and physical assessments at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Participants: All cancer patients with appointments at UNC Cancer Hospitals.