scholarly journals Possible Association of Typhoon Hagibis and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patient Delay in Breast Cancer Patients: a case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yudai Kaneda ◽  
Akihiko Ozaki ◽  
Masahiro Wada ◽  
Tomohiro Kurokawa ◽  
Toyoaki Sawano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Breast Cancer Patient ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Initial Presentation ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Breast Cancer Management

Little is known on how disasters interact in their impacts on patient care. We experienced a breast cancer patient whose initial presentation was delayed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Typhoon Hagibis. Increasing awareness is needed on the combined impacts of disasters on breast cancer management.

Suggested modifications in the management of breast cancer patients in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based survey. (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shereef Elsamany ◽  
Mohamed Elbaiomy ◽  
Ahmed Zeeneldin ◽  
Emad Tashkandi ◽  
Fayza Hassanin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Hormonal Therapy ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Her2 Positive ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Breast Cancer Management ◽  
Positive Breast Cancer

BACKGROUND Management of cancer patients in the current era of COVID-19 pandemic poses a significant challenge on health care systems. OBJECTIVE We explored the views of oncologists for the management of breast cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A web-based questionnaire using SurveyMonkey was submitted to licensed oncologists involved in breast cancer management in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates. The survey focused on characteristics of participants, infection risk among cancer patients and possible treatment modifications related to different types of breast cancer RESULTS The survey was completed by 82 participants. For early HR positive, HER2-negative breast cancer,74.4% supported using neoadjuvant hormonal therapy in selected patients, and 58.0% preferred giving 6 over 8 cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy when indicated. Only 42.7% preferred CDK4/6 inhibitor with hormonal therapy as first line in all patients with metastatic HR-positive disease. 67.1% of participants supported using adjuvant trastuzumab for 6 instead of 12 months in selected patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. For metastatic HER2-positive, HR-positive breast cancer, 80.5% of participants supported the use of hormonal therapy with dual anti-HER2 blockade in selected patients. The preferred choice of 1st line treatment in metastatic triple negative patients with BRCA mutation and PDL1<1%, was PARP inhibitor according to 42.5% of the participants, and atezolizumab with nabpaclitaxel if the PDL1>1% according to 70.4% of the participants. CONCLUSIONS Several modifications in breast cancer management is supported by the survey participants. These modifications need to be discussed on local basis taking into account the local infrastructure and available resources. CLINICALTRIAL none

scholarly journals Upper limb lymphedema related to breast cancer therapy: incidence, risk factors, diagnostic techniques, risk reduction and optimal management

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 3633
Author(s):  
Hatem A. Saleh ◽  
Tarek M. Rageh ◽  
Suzan A. Alhassanin ◽  
Mohamed A. Megahed
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Diagnostic Techniques ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Therapy ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Breast Cancer Management ◽  
Incidence Risk

Background: Lymphedema remains to be a great source of morbidity for breast cancer survivors. The aim of this work is to study upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer therapy for breast cancer patients regarding its incidence, risk factors, diagnostic techniques, risk reduction and optimal management.Methods: This prospective study was done on two hundred breast cancer patients who underwent breast cancer management. The study was done in the period between May 2016 and July 2018. Exclusion criteria were Male patients, Female patients with metastatic breast cancer and who already had upper limb lymphedema before breast cancer management. All patients underwent follow up for incidence, risk factors, diagnostic techniques and management of lymphedema. Statistical analysis used: The collected data were organized, tabulated and statistically analyzed using SPSS softwareResults: The incidence of lymphedema was (18 %) distributed as follow: grade I = 55.6%, grade II = 33.3%, grade III = 11.1 % and grade IV = 0 %. The most relevant risk factors for development of lymphedema were: age between 41 and 50 years and diabetes mellitus. Higher incidence of pain (66.7%) and restricted motion (61.1%) were observed in lymphedema cases.Conclusions: Old (41:50 years) and diabetic patients are at the highest risk for developing lymphedema. Breast cancer patients of stage IIIB who had undergone modified radical mastectomy or who developed postoperative seroma are at higher risk for developing lymphedema. Physical exercises and compression garment are important part of treatment plan.

scholarly journals Sentinel Lymph Node Detection in Contralateral Axilla at Initial Presentation of a Breast Cancer Patient: Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülin Uçmak Vural ◽  
Ilgın Şahiner ◽  
Semra Demirtaş ◽  
Hülya Efetürk ◽  
Bedriye Büşra Demirel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Breast Cancer Patient ◽  
Initial Presentation ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node Detection ◽  
Patient Case

scholarly journals Literature Review: Social Determinant of Health in Breast Cancer Patients Survival

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 624-628
Author(s):  
Azriful Azriful ◽  
Fatmawaty Mallapiang ◽  
Yessy Kurniati
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Breast Cancer Patient ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Medical Subject Headings

BACKGROUND: Social determinants have an important role in the survival of breast cancer patients. AIM: This article aims to reviews the social determinants that affect the survival of breast cancer patient. METHODS: We searched PubMed and Google Scholar for identifying studies related to this review using free-text terms and Medical Subject Headings terms. Both experimental and observational studies on social determinants of breast cancer patient survival which were published in the English language have been included in this review except expert opinions, commentaries, editorials, and review articles. Ten studies were eligible to be included in review. RESULTS: Social health determinants that play a role in the survival of breast cancer patients are education level, place of residence, socioeconomic status, social environment, racial discrimination, and access to health services. CONCLUSION: Social determinants have an influence on the survival of breast cancer patients, so it is important to pay attention to these factors.

Breast cancer patient access to social work

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 531-543
Author(s):  
Yuko K Abbott
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Breast Cancer Patient ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Clinical Area ◽  
Oncology Social Work ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Office Location

Summary This study was conducted to understand the impact of oncology social work office location on breast cancer patients’ access and utilization of social work services. It also explored the current status of oncology social work offices and the perceptions among Association of Oncology Social Work Listserv members. The frequency and types of interventions and referral time were determined retrospectively. Association of Oncology Social Work Listserv members were surveyed. Findings From 461 new breast cancer patient charts, 52 were referred to social work during study period. Face-to-face interventions decreased by 0.8 contact ( p = .0221) and telephone interventions increased by 1.8 contacts ( p = .0293) after social work office was relocated away from clinical area. Referral time to social work services decreased unexpectedly by 14.5 days ( p = .076) after office relocation. Association of Oncology Social Work Listserv survey results identify an office location as possible barrier, though most respondents have a private office in clinical area, accessible to patients. Survey finding is limited due to low response rate. Applications There are many challenges to ensuring timey and effective delivery of social work services to breast cancer patients. Social Ecological framework is used to understand the impacts of office location on access to social work services. Study results suggest that office relocation has had mix impacts on patients. Raising awareness of social worker services among patients early in cancer trajectory is needed for patient empowerment and to ensure access to social work services. Further research is needed to understand barriers, identify effective strategies in order to guide and improve clinical practice.

scholarly journals Updates in COVID-19 Related Lymphadenopathy - Frequent Deep Axillary Location and Possible Contralateral Involvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 725-730
Author(s):  
Pintican Roxana ◽  
Duma Magdalena ◽  
Szep Madalina ◽  
Schiau Calin ◽  
Feier Diana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Oncology Patients ◽  
Axillary Lymphadenopathy ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Breast Cancer Management

Ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathy related to COVID-19 vaccine was reported as a side effect and started to raise diagnostic dilemmas especially in oncology patients. Breast cancer patients are particularly prone to this benign pitfall that may result in unfortunate management changing or unnecessary biopsy, both causing additional emotional stress for the patients. We present three cases with axillary lymphadenopathy and one with axillary and bilateral supraclavicular lymphadenopathy, and focus on what haven’t been reported yet: the deep and more superior location for the axillary lymphadenopathy and the possibility of contralateral lymphadenopathy secondary to COVID-19 vaccine. Their implication in breast cancer management will also be briefly discussed.

scholarly journals Literature Review: Teknik Relaksasi untuk Penerimaan Diri Pasien Kanker Payudara

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 298
Author(s):  
Ni Made Merlin ◽  
Anggorowati Anggorowati ◽  
Chandra Bagus Ropyanto ◽  
Antonius Rino Vanchapo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Breast Cancer Patient ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Relaxation Technique ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Self Acceptance

<p>Breast cancer patients experience low self-acceptance and some of the experiencing psychological problems but not a lot of research to increasing self-acceptance. Additional intervention is needed to improve the effectiveness to increase self-acceptance. Technique relaxation is especially related because easy and quick to learn, it involves no risk, does not need use or purchased equipment and can be used on its own and immediately to tiredness and ill patients. This paper offers a literature review assessing the implications of previous studies order to create evidence-based decisions about the possibility to use of relaxation techniques with adult breast cancer patient for low self-acceptance. The Science Direct, EBSCOhost, Pubmed, DOAJ, Google Scholar database were searched in 2017 in orders to replied two questions: are relaxation technique effective to increase self-acceptance in breast cancer patients, and implications the previous investigation to future research concerning increase self-acceptance in breast cancer patients? Four articles included in the literature review. The relaxation technique for breast cancer patients with low self-acceptance is statically significant, and good evidence-based to practice. Some use of relaxation techniques in this study needs clarification as to whether it can be used directly or need to learn. Procedures in the collection of data in the articles also need to be assessed. In this literature review explain 4 relaxation technique to use for increasing self-acceptance in breast cancer, there are self-forgiveness, meditation, tai-chi, reflection, prayer, mindfulness. This literature review can be used as the basis for the decision to use relaxation techniques for increasing self-acceptance in the breast cancer patient.</p>

scholarly journals Solitary Bone Metastasis beneath the Shoulder Shield: Coincidence or Cause?

2006 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-123
Author(s):  
G. Fan ◽  
E. Sinclair ◽  
M. Christakis ◽  
L. Erhlich ◽  
J. Zubovits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Bone Metastasis ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Breast Cancer Patient ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Locoregional Control ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Solitary Bone Metastasis

Post-mastectomy radiotherapy has been demonstrated to improve locoregional control in breast cancer patients. We report a case involving a 44-year-old breast cancer patient who presented with a solitary bone metastasis in the area beneath the shoulder shield, likely from a coincidental recurrence.

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