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Filter by:Positron emission tomoscintigraphy (PET) and contrast computed tomography (CTmdc) are diagnostic methods widely used in the staging and restaging of neoplastic diseases. In recent years, PET tomographs have been implemented, integrating a CT scanner into the PET tomograph (PET/CT): these tomographs are able to simultaneously acquire the function/metabolism study (PET) and the morgfostructural study (CT). Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the added diagnostic value of PET/CT compared to PET with consequent effect on the choice of treatment type. In addition to the potential clinical value deriving from the simultaneous execution of the two diagnostic methods, it is necessary to consider the possibility of a reduction in indirect costs deriving from the reduction of days of work lost and costs related to transport, both for the patient and for any companions. The aims of this multicenter observational study are: 1. evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of PET/CT, contrast-enhanced CT and contrast-enhanced PET/CT+CT performed in a single examination session (single staging) in cancer patients (patients suffering from lymphoma and lung cancer). 2. evaluate any psychological, quality of life and economic benefits deriving from carrying out the two diagnostic procedures in a single examination session.
Immunotherapy effectiveness and optimal combination strategy in lung cancers with EGFR uncommon and 20ins mutations was unclear. Based on 627 lung adenocarcinoma patients harboring EGFR mutations and receiving immunotherapy, we reported that patients with EGFR uncommon mutations had better response to immunotherapy, than EGFR 19del/L858R or 20in mutations. Immunotherapy monotherapy or plus chemotherapy was identified as better combination strategy for EGFR uncommon or 20ins mutations, respectively. Higher tumor mutation burden, more M1 macrophage, less Tregs and M2 macrophages infiltration, but not PD-L1 expression was found to be associated with EGFR uncommon mutations, compared to EGFR 19del/L858R or 20in mutations. These findings revealed diverse response and optimal combination strategy of lung adenocarcinoma patients harboring EGFR mutation subtypes, promoting rethinking about current immunotherapy application and prolonging survivals of them.
The purpose of the CAPABLE study is to compare health-related quality of life in renal cell carcinoma patients who use or do not use a mobile-based application to monitor adverse events for cancer treatment at home. As secondary objectives, the study investigates the usability of the system and its generalizability to other cancer types
In this study, patients will receive bupivacaine liposome serratus anterior plane block or ropivacaine paraspinal block to manage postoperative pain. Follow-up visits will be conducted to investigate the patient's postoperative pain and recovery quality. The investigators hypothesize that the simple and safe serratus anterior plane block with a novel long-acting local anesthetic (bupivacaine liposome) has analgesic efficacy and recovery quality that is not inferior to the currently commonly used bupivacaine paraspinal block.
Preoperative three-dimensional (3D) lung reconstructions can reduce intraoperative blood loss, conversion rate, and operation duration. Commercial products predominantly provide these 3D reconstructions, hence the aim of this study was to assess the usability and performance of preoperative 3D lung reconstructions created with open-source software.
The investigators previously validated the grading system proposed by International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) for invasive nonmucinous lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) for its reproducibility, prognostication function and predictive value of adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT). In this exploratory study, the investigators aimed to investigate the role of IASLC grading system in EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy selection either as adjuvant or palliative therapy.
Breath analysis examining specific patterns of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has been demonstrated to be able to discriminate lung cancer (LC) patients from healthy controls (HC). However, the existing technology uses complex, expensive, and low throughput analytical platforms to give an offline response, thus preventing its applicability for mass screening. The reliability of a new portable device to enable rapid, on-site LC diagnosis is tested.
Background: endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing and staging mediastinal lymph node lesions in lung cancer. Adequate sedation is crucial for patient comfort and diagnostic accuracy. Different sedation modalities, including moderate sedation/conscious sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia, are utilized. This study aims to evaluate patient comfort and satisfaction levels of healthcare providers (bronchoscopists and anesthesiologists) when administering remifentanil through Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) for conscious sedation during EBUS-TBNA. A prospective randomized study design compares this approach to the standard sedation protocol involving midazolam, fentanyl, and/or propofol. Methods: this study will enroll 30 eligible patients randomly divided into two groups. Group 1, "REMIFENTANIL TCI", underwent EBUS-TBNA under conscious sedation with remifentanil TCI infusion targeting a concentration of 3-6 ng/ml. Group 2, "STANDARD", received conscious sedation with a combination of midazolam, fentanyl, and/or propofol administered in boluses based on clinical requirements. Complications, safety, and satisfaction levels of the operator, anesthesiologist, and patients will be evaluated.
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of end-of-life conversation game "Hello" as a tool to help individuals with breast, lung, and/or genito-urinary cancers treated at Penn State Cancer Institute and their loved ones perform advance care planning. The main questions it aims to answer are: - What modifications and/or adaptations are necessary to Hello for use in cancer populations? - How do different delivery models compare for recruitment in terms of feasibility and efficiency? Participants will: - Complete pre-game questionnaires - Play the Hello game - Complete post-game questionnaires - Participate in a focus group
We retrospectively analyzed lung cancer patients who had NAICT and surgery in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital. NAICT was defined as chemotherapy that included at one application of PD-1 inhibitor.