Lanolin-based dexpanthenol cream, topical hydrocortisone or observation in the prevention of capecitabine-induced hand-foot syndrome: a phase III trial
ABSTRACT Introduction: The use of capecitabine is associated with hand-foot syndrome (HFS). Since there is anecdotal evidence that lanolin-based creams and topical steroids are useful for the treatment of HFS, we conducted a three- arm phase III trial to compare observation, lanolin-based cream with dexpanthenol (L-D), and topical hydrocortisone in the...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Gallbladder diseases are a well-studied subset of diseases in the Gangetic belt of India. But, the prevalence of gallbladder diseases, both benign and malignant (as a whole subset) has not been studied in Eastern Rajasthan yet. This study aims to provide an epidemiological overview of all histopathologically proven gall...
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aims to identify prognostic factors and their discriminatory ability in inpatients with advanced cancer at a palliative care unit (PCU). Material and Methods: Observational, prospective cohort study involving advanced cancer patients (October 2019 to May 2021) of their first admission to a PCU. Sociodemographic, clinical, functional, nutritional, and...
ABSTRACT Spirituality is a dynamic and an intrinsic aspect of humanity and is usually intense in cancer for patients, families, and health care teams. Evidence on spirituality, health, and healing have increased over the last decades. This consensus is for those involved in cancer patient care, with concepts and possible...
ABSTRACT In 2018, there were some important trials presented over multiple international meetings. The objective of this article is to summarize the most important and practice changing studies in gastrointestinal oncology this year. Some studies in gastroesophageal, pancreatic, colorectal and anal canal have been selected, including adjuvant therapy in pancreatic...
Treatment choices in metastatic colorectal cancer according to sidedness and RAS/BRAF status: a national survey by the Brazilian Gastrointestinal Tumors Group (GTG)
ABSTRACT Objectives: Tumor sidedness and RAS/BRAF status have changed the treatment landscape of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). This study was performed to understand the first line choices of Brazilian oncologists for patients with mCRC, especially in the emergent context of tumor sidedness and RAS/BRAFV600E status. Methods: This was a cross-sectional electronic survey...
