Biomedical subjects

C Kemp

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Metastatic spread and common symptoms. Part One: Introduction, bladder cancer, and brain cancer.

This is the first of a multi-part series detailing the metastatic spread and natural history of 18 common tumors. The introduction summarizes (1) the concept of symptom/problem anticipation and early identification; (2) the process of cancer metastasis; and (3) the 18 tumors that each cause more than 6,000 deaths per year in the United States. Bladder cancer is discussed, with information included on tumor types, metastatic spread and invasion, and common symptoms. Obstructive uropathy is the oncologic emergency most commonly associated with bladder cancer. Sites of spread, resulting problems, and assessment parameters are presented as a table. Brain cancer (and brain metastasis) is discussed, with information included on tumor types, invasion (the primary means of spread in primary brain cancer), and common symptoms. Increased intracranial pressure and, to a lesser extent, spinal cord compression are the oncologic emergencies most commonly associated with brain cancer. Sites of spread, resulting problems (including site-specific symptoms), and assessment parameters are presented as a table.

Brain Neoplasms↗

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Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and esophageal cancer.

This is the second of a six-part series on metastatic spread and natural history of 18 common tumors. Part one summarized symptom/problem anticipation, cancer metastasis, and the 18 tumors that each cause more than 6,000 deaths per year in the United States. Bladder and brain cancer were discussed, with information given on tumor types, metastatic spread and invasion, and common symptoms. Part two charts the natural histories of breast, colorectal, and esophageal cancers. Each of these cancers is presented separately, with information given on mortality rates, the most common tumor types, sites of metastases, common problems, and common oncologic emergencies. Sites of spread, resulting problems (including site-specific symptoms), and assessment parameters are presented as tables. Material is presented so that clinicians will be able to anticipate the spread of these cancers and thus identify problems early in their development so that the problems are more easily managed.

Breast Neoplasms↗

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Kidney cancer, leukemia, and liver cancer. Part 3.

This is the third of a six-part series on metastatic spread and natural history of 18 common tumors. Part one summarized symptom/problem anticipation, cancer metastasis, and the 18 tumors that each cause more than 6,000 deaths per year in the United States. Bladder and brain cancers were discussed, with information given on tumor types, metastatic spread and invasion, and common symptoms. Part two charted the natural histories, problems, and assessment parameters of advanced breast, colon and rectum (colorectal), and esophageal cancers. Part three presents the natural histories, problems, and assessment parameters of advanced kidney cancer, leukemia, and liver cancer. Each of these cancers is presented separately, with information given on mortality rates, the most common tumor types, sites of metastases, common problems, and common oncologic emergencies. Sites of spread, resulting problems (including site-specific symptoms), and assessment parameters are presented as tables. Material is presented so that clinicians will be able to anticipate the spread of these cancers and can thus identify problems early in their development so that that they are more easily managed.

Humans↗

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Lung cancer, malignant melanoma, multiple myeloma.

This is the fourth of a six-part series on the metastatic spread and natural history of 18 common tumors. Part one summarized symptom/problem anticipation, cancer metastasis, and the 18 tumors that each cause more than 6000 deaths per year in the United States. Bladder and brain cancer were discussed, with information given on tumor types, metastatic spread and invasion, and common symptoms. Parts two and three charted the natural histories, problems, and assessment parameters of advanced cancers of the breast, colon and rectum, esophagus, kidney, and liver; and leukemia. Part four provides corresponding information on lung cancer, malignant melanoma, and multiple myeloma. Each of these cancers is presented separately, with information given on mortality rates, the most common tumor types, sites of metastases, common problems, and common oncology emergencies. Sites of spread, resulting problems (including site-specific symptoms), and assessment parameters are presented as tables. Material is presented so that clinicians will be able anticipate the spread of these cancers and can thus identify problems early in their development so that the problems are more easily managed.

Emergencies↗

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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, oral cavity and pharynx, and ovary.

This is the fifth of a six-part series on metastatic spread and natural history of 18 common tumors. Part 1 summarized symptom/problem anticipation, cancer metastasis, and the 18 tumors that each cause more than 6000 deaths/year in the United States. Bladder and brain cancer were discussed, with information given on tumor types, metastatic spread and invasion, and common symptoms. Parts two, three, and four charted the natural histories, problems, and assessment parameters of advanced cancers of the breast, colon and rectum, esophagus, kidney, liver, and lung; and leukemia, melanoma, and multiple myeloma. Part five provides corresponding information on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and cancers of the oral cavity (and pharynx) and ovary. Each of these cancers is presented separately, with information given on mortality rates, the most common tumor types, sites of metastases, common problems, and common oncologic emergencies. Sites of spread, resulting problems (including site-specific symptoms), and assessment parameters are presented as tables. Material is presented so that clinicians will be able to anticipate the spread of these cancers and can thus identify problems early in their development so that the problems are more easily managed.

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Metastatic spread and common symptoms. Part six: Advanced cancer of the pancreas, prostate, stomach, and uterus.

This is the last article in a six-part series on metastatic spread and natural history of the 18 most lethal tumors. The articles summarize symptom/problem anticipation, cancer metastasis, and the 18 tumors that each cause more than 6000 deaths/year in the United States. Bladder and brain cancer were discussed, with information given on tumor types, metastatic spread and invasion, and common symptoms. Parts II, III, IV, and V charted the natural histories, problems, and assessment parameters of advanced cancers of the breast, colon and rectum, esophagus, kidney, liver, and lung; and leukemia, melanoma, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and cancers of the oral cavity (and pharynx) and ovary. Part VI finishes the series with discussions of cancers of the pancreas, prostate, stomach, and uterus. Each of these cancers is presented separately, with information given on mortality rates, the most common tumor types, sites of metastases, common problems, and common oncology emergencies. Sites of spread, resulting problems (including site-specific symptoms), and assessment parameters are presented as tables. Material is presented so that clinicians are able to anticipate the spread of these cancers and can thus identify problems early in their development so that the problems are more easily managed.

Female↗

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Leiomyoma of the breast. A case report.

A rare case of leiomyoma of the breast is reported, with a discussion of the clinical aspects and of the differential diagnosis. Excluding tumors originating from the areolar-papillary complex and the skin, this neoplasm is extremely rare, with only 11 cases reported so far. The histogenesis of the lesion is still controversial.

Breast Neoplasms↗

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How should PCNA be assessed? Total of stained cells or only the most intensely stained ones?

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyse whether a marker of proliferative activity (PCNA) could provide a prognosis of tumor evolution and to determine whether different interpretation criteria could alter the results. METHOD: The presence of PCNA in 59 patients of state II (T2 N0.1 M0) mammary carcinoma was determined. RESULT: Numerical proportions of total and intensely stained cells were established. These data were compared with anatomopathological parameters. A significant association between higher cyclin values and worse histological and nuclear grading was encountered, particularly in patients with a "negative axilla" using the PCNA index. Cyclin values were not significant in relation to any parameters when indices from the intensely stained cells were considered exclusively. CONCLUSION: Higher nuclear (NG3) and histological (HGIII) grading, associated with a high PCNA index (> 50), distinguish high-risk patients, and it is more appropriate considering all the stained cells as representative of PCNA indices, thus reflecting tumor aggressiveness.

Breast Neoplasms↗

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Fine needle aspiration biopsy in diagnosis and treatment of breast pathology. A review.

Seventy-eight women with breast disease were studied aiming to evaluate the importance of the fine needle aspiration biopsy for its diagnosis and forwarding treatment. Our data showed a high diagnostic accuracy with a low level of false negative results and no false positive. The macroscopic appearance of samples is an important aspect. Clear material prevailed in benign pathology (90%) and the presence of blood was usual in malignant tumors (78.3%).

Biopsy, Needle↗

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[Dermatologic drill biopsy (punch): diagnostic procedures in advanced carcinoma of the breast].

Thirty-seven patients with breast tumors in stage III and IV were selected, and a new method to remove fragments of tissue for anatomopathologic study was used. The "punch" of Keyes was introduced towards the tumor, under strong pressure, with clockwise and counter-clockwise rotational movements. In thirty-eight biopsies, the anatomopathologic study allowed the authors to make a perfect evaluation of the structure, and the diagnosis made was of infiltrating carcinoma of the breast. This method proved to be a quick, safe and simple procedure, free of complications, and it allows for anatomopathologic diagnosis in 100% of the cases.

Adult↗

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[Breast cancer in the pregnancy-puerperal cycle].

From 1978 to 1988, 611 cases of breast cancer were seen by the Mastology Department of the Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Thirteen (2.12%) cases were associated to pregnancy, and nine (2.4%) became pregnant after treatment. The patients were submitted to surgery and the authors waited till the end of pregnancy to perform the Rt and/or Qt. Two cases could not be submitted to any kind of treatment. Whenever tests indicated fetal maturity, the option was to perform a caesarean section, and oophorectomy was performed in the most advanced cases. Among patients who became pregnant after treatment, initial cases were predominant and their pregnancies went to term with no problem. The authors compare their results to data found in literature and draw attention to anticonception in mastectomized patients.

Adolescent↗

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Health services for refugees in countries of second asylum.

As successive groups of refugees reach countries of second asylum, refugee health care must be reinvented for each new group. But how can we bridge the one-to-two-year lag time between resettlement and publication of studies of specific cultures and thus render effective health services for refugees from the time of resettlement? Below, health problems common to refugees in countries of second asylum are identified and a community-based system for addressing their healthcare needs is proposed. The nursing process and principles of community health nursing are key concepts.

Communication Barriers↗