scholarly journals Jane's Healthy Gourmet: A Case On Sustaining Entrepreneurial Growth

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Shukla ◽  
Kristen San Jose ◽  
Monica Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Southern California ◽  
Orange County ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Strategic Location ◽  
History Of ◽  
Market Niche ◽  
Service Offering ◽  
Entrepreneurial Growth ◽  
History Of Cancer

Jane Smith had a family history of cancer and heart disease which made her very aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. She discovered that there was no service offering pre-prepared healthy meals at home throughout Southern California. Smith has since decided to fill this market niche. She chose Orange County as the strategic location to serve the Southern California area. She opened headquarters in Irvine in January 1996. Jane's plan is to expand throughout California, promoting good health and great-tasting food. She also offers convenience by eliminating the need for shopping and cooking, while fueling the trend of home meal replacement.

scholarly journals Intermittent attendance at breast cancer screening

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Padraic Fleming ◽  
Sinead O'Neill ◽  
Miriam Owens ◽  
Therese Mooney ◽  
Patricia Fitzpatrick
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Private Insurance ◽  
Good Health ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Demographic Patterns ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
History Of Cancer ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<em>Background</em>. To determine why women skip rounds and factors influencing return of previous non attenders (PNAs) to breast screening. <em></em><br /><em>Design and methods</em>. Retrospective, quantitative, structured questionnaire posted to 2500 women. First PNAs did not attend their first screening appointment in 2007/2008 but then attended in 2010; First Controls first attended in 2010 without missed previous appointments. Women who attended screening in 2006 or earlier then skipped a round but returned in 2010 were Subsequent PNAs; Subsequent Controls attended all appointments.<br /><em>Results</em>. More First Controls than First PNAs had family history of cancer (72.7% <em>vs</em> 63.2%; P=0.003); breast cancer (31.3% <em>vs</em> 24.8%; P=0.04). More PNAs lived rurally; more First PNAs had 3rd level education (33.2% <em>vs</em> 23.6%; P=0.002) and fewer had private insurance than First Controls (57.7% <em>vs</em> 64.8%; P=0.04). Excellent/good health was reported in First PNAs and First Controls (82.9% <em>vs</em> 83.2%), but fewer Subsequent PNAs than Subsequent Controls (72.7% <em>vs</em> 84.9%; P=0.000). Common considerations at time of missed appointment were<em> had mammogram elsewhere</em> (33% First PNA) and <em>postponed to next round</em> (16% First PNA, 18.8% Subsequent PNA). Considerations when returning to screening were similar for First PNAs and Subsequent PNAs: <em>I am older </em>(35.4%, 29.6%), <em>I made sure I remembered</em> (29%, 23.6%), <em>could reschedule</em> (17.6%, 20.6%), <em>illness of more concern</em> (16.5%, 19%). More First PNAs stated <em>my family/friends advised</em> (22.3% <em>vs</em> 15.2%) or<em> my GP</em> (12.6% <em>vs</em> 4.6%) <em>advised me to attend</em>, h<em>eard good things about BreastCheck</em> (28.8% <em>vs</em> 13.6%).<br /><em>Conclusions</em>. Intermittent attenders do not fit socio-demographic patterns of non-attenders; GP recommendation and word of mouth were important in women’s return to screening. Fear and anxiety seem to act as a screening facilitator rather than an inhibitor.<br />

scholarly journals Family history of cancer in first degree relatives and risk of cancer of unknown primary

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander L. R. Grewcock ◽  
Karlijn E. P. E. Hermans ◽  
Matty P. Weijenberg ◽  
Piet A. Brandt ◽  
Caroline Loef ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Cancer Of Unknown Primary ◽  
Unknown Primary ◽  
Family History Of Cancer ◽  
First Degree Relatives ◽  
History Of ◽  
Risk Of Cancer ◽  
History Of Cancer

scholarly journals Association between infection with Campylobacter species, poor oral health and environmental risk factors on esophageal cancer: a hospital-based case–control study in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arisara Poosari ◽  
Thitima Nutravong ◽  
Prakasit Sa-ngiamwibool ◽  
Wises Namwat ◽  
Supaporn Chatrchaiwiwatana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
History Of ◽  
Control Study ◽  
History Of Cancer

Abstract Background Previous studies have shown the association between Campylobacter species infection and that environmental factors, poor oral hygiene in particular, are linked to an increased risk of esophageal cancer (EC). However, no study has reported on these factors in Thailand. Thus, this study’s objective was to evaluate the impact of the relationship between Campylobacter infection and environmental factors on EC incidence in the population of Thailand. Methods Data from a case–control study were collected from 105 newly diagnosed EC cases and 105 controls recruited from 2007 to 2017. Infection with Campylobacter spp. was detected in the formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue of EC taken from gastroesophageal biopsy specimens obtained from the participants, and evaluated using TaqMan® real-time PCR. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) and perform data analysis. Results Smoking, alcohol use, a family history of cancer, history of gastroesophageal reflux disease, poor oral hygiene and Campylobacter spp. infection were shown to be significant risk factors for EC (p  <  0.05). The combination of poor oral hygiene and infection with Campylobacter spp. constituted significant risk for EC (p  <  0.001). In addition, the risk of EC in subjects co-infected with C. rectus and C. concisus that practiced poor oral hygiene was even higher and was significant (ORadj  =  4.7; 95% CI 2.41–9.98; p  =  0.003). Conclusions In Thailand, the major risk factors for EC are smoking status, alcohol drinking, family history of cancer, GERD, poor oral hygiene and Campylobacter spp. infection. This study found Campylobacter spp. prevalence to be associated with EC and appears to be enhanced by poor oral hygiene, suggesting that a combination of poor oral hygiene and Campylobacter species infection may together act as an important etiological risk factor for EC.

scholarly journals Clinical, Pathological and Molecular Characteristics of Chilean Patients with Early-, Intermediate- and Late-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 631
Author(s):  
Karin Alvarez ◽  
Alessandra Cassana ◽  
Marjorie De La Fuente ◽  
Tamara Canales ◽  
Mario Abedrapo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Family History Of Cancer ◽  
Molecular Features ◽  
Age Of Diagnosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most frequent neoplasm in Chile and its mortality rate is rising in all ages. However, studies characterizing CRC according to the age of onset are still lacking. This study aimed to identify clinical, pathological, and molecular features of CRC in Chilean patients according to the age of diagnosis: early- (≤50 years; EOCRC), intermediate- (51–69 years; IOCRC), and late-onset (≥70 years; LOCRC). The study included 426 CRC patients from Clinica Las Condes, between 2007 and 2019. A chi-square test was applied to explore associations between age of onset and clinicopathological characteristics. Body Mass Index (BMI) differences according to age of diagnosis was evaluated through t-test. Overall (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) were estimated by the Kaplan–Meier method. We found significant differences between the age of onset, and gender, BMI, family history of cancer, TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors stage, OS, and CSS. EOCRC category was characterized by a family history of cancer, left-sided tumors with a more advanced stage of the disease but better survival at 10 years, and lower microsatellite instability (MSI), with predominant germline mutations. IOCRC has shown clinical similarities with the EOCRC and molecular similarities to the LOCRC, which agrees with other reports.

Correlation of Development of Allergic Disease to Parental History of Cancer in Chinese Immigrant Populations Residing in Brooklyn

2015 ◽  
Vol 135 (2) ◽  
pp. AB70
Author(s):  
Irina Katayeva ◽  
Maria-Anna Vastardi ◽  
Haijun Yao ◽  
Jonathan Silverberg ◽  
Emanuela Taioli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Disease ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Parental History ◽  
Immigrant Populations ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Cancer
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