Related Articles A randomized controlled trial of a skills training for oncologists and a communication aid for patients to stimulate shared decision making about palliative systemic treatment (CHOICE): study protocol. BMC Cancer. 2018 01 08;18(1):55 Authors: Henselmans I, Smets EMA, de Haes JCJM, Dijkgraaf MGW, de Vos FY, van Laarhoven HWM Abstract BACKGROUND: Systemic treatment for advanced cancer offers uncertain and sometimes little benefit while the burden can be high. Hence, treatment decisions require Shared Decision Making (SDM). The CHOICE trial examines the separate and combined effect of oncologist training and a patient communication aid on SDM in consultations about…
Origen: A randomized controlled trial of a skills training for oncologists and a communication aid for patients to stimulate shared decision making about palliative systemic treatment (CHOICE): study protocol. – PubMed

Related Articles [Results of Palliative Stent Insertion for Malignant Colorectal Obstruction]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2018 May;45(5):829-832 Authors: Nonaka Y, Kawai D, Takemoto K Abstract We compared the utility of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) to that of colostomy in palliative care patients with malignant colorectal obstruction. The SEMS-related morbidity and mortality rates were 15.4% and 7.7% in 13 patients, respectively. The median time to first diet was significantly shorter after SEMS insertion than that after colostomy, (2 vs 6 days, respectively, p=0.0102). The postprocedure median length of hospital stay of the palliative care patients without followed chemotherapy was shorter after…
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Related Articles Quality of Life Following Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy for Vertebral Metastases: Secondary Analysis of an Exploratory Phase II Randomized Trial. Anticancer Res. 2018 Aug;38(8):4961-4968 Authors: Sprave T, Verma V, Förster R, Schlampp I, Bruckner T, Bostel T, El Shafie RA, Nicolay NH, Debus J, Rief H Abstract BACKGROUND/AIM: This was a prespecified secondary analysis of a randomized trial, which analyzed quality of life (QOL), fatigue, and emotional distress following stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) versus conventional three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) as part of palliative management of painful spinal metastases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-five patients were enrolled…
Origen: Quality of Life Following Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy for Vertebral Metastases: Secondary Analysis of an Exploratory Phase II Randomized Trial. – PubMed

Related Articles Hemoglobin Level at Stage 1 Discharge has No Impact on Inter-stage Growth and Stability in Single Ventricle Infants. Pediatr Cardiol. 2017 Oct;38(7):1505-1514 Authors: Delgado-Corcoran C, Frank DU, Bodily S, Zhang C, Wolpert KH, Lucas K, Pysher TJ, Presson AP, Bratton SL Abstract Hemoglobin levels (Hgb) of infants with a single ventricle (SV) are traditionally maintained high to maximize oxygen-carrying capacity during stage 1 palliation (S1P), stage 2 palliation (S2P), and between stages (IS). A single-center observational cohort study was performed to determine if red blood cell transfusion during the convalescent phase of the S1P (late S1P transfusion) to…
Origen: Hemoglobin Level at Stage 1 Discharge has No Impact on Inter-stage Growth and Stability in Single Ventricle Infants. – PubMed

Related Articles Flexible Bronchoscope Use by Pulmonologists in Collaboration With Gastroenterologists for Placement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Via Transnasal Route in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A 10-Year Experience in a Single Cancer Institution. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2018 Jan;25(1):73-77 Authors: Mota PJL, Dionísio J, Duro da Costa J, Faias S Abstract This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating a 10-year experience in the Pulmonology Department of a cancer center for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy through transnasal route (TN-PEG) in patients with head and neck cancer whose oral access is precluded. This study was a retrospective analysis of…
Origen: Flexible Bronchoscope Use by Pulmonologists in Collaboration With Gastroenterologists for Placement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Via Transnasal Route in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A 10-Year Experience in a Single Cancer Institution. – PubMed