Endocrinologist perceived factors affecting the transition of thyroid cancer patients from specialist to primary care post-cancer treatment in Ontario, Canada

Thyroid ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Janmohamed ◽  
Phillip Segal ◽  
Annmarie Corrado ◽  
Aisha Lofters ◽  
Patricia Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals COVID-19 pandemic and Thyroid cancer treatment in perspective of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-181
Author(s):  
Mahmud Asif Rifat ◽  
Mostafa Kamal Arefin ◽  
Abu Yusuf Fakir ◽  
SK Nurul Fattah Rumi ◽  
Husne Qumer Osmany ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Active Surveillance ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Lung Metastases ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 which has crowded out services for both covid and non-covid patients, in a country where the health care system was already under huge stress even before the pandemic. Objectives: To postpone non-urgent surgeries along with active surveillance of thyroid cancer patients to make sure the hospitals are not unnecessarily occupied. Methods: Document based categorization of thyroid cancer patients, like- low risk, high risk and clinically extremely vulnerable groups who are at greatest risk of severe illness from coronavirus are to be done accordingly. Individuals with thyroid cancer are mostly not susceptible to COVID- 19. However, patients with thyroid cancer (papillary or medullary) having lung metastases or undergoing certain types of cancer treatment might be at increased risk of viral infection or complications. Risk benefit ratio is checked and explained to the patient and their attendants. Recommendations: As COVID-19 is spreading across the Bangladesh, hospitals are being forced to reallocate resources to the care of critically ill. So it is crucial to adhere to the advice from experts to reduce the risk of infection. All non-essential surgeries and hospital admissions can be postponed to make sure that hospitals are not unnecessarily occupied. Conclusion: In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer care has had to adapt rapidly given recommendations to postpone nonurgent surgeries with active surveillance of thyroid cancer patients except thyroid tumors requiring acute airway management. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 29, No.2, October, 2020, Page 178-181

Factors Affecting Whether Or Not Cancer Patients Consider Using Acupuncture

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byeongsang Oh ◽  
Thomas Eade ◽  
Andrew Kneebone ◽  
Nick Pavlakis ◽  
Stephen Clarke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Global Quality Of Life ◽  
Diagnosis Of Cancer ◽  
To Receive

Objective To explore the factors associated with utilisation of an acupuncture service in a tertiary oncology setting in an Australian public hospital. Method Cancer patients attending oncology clinics at a university teaching hospital were invited to participate in the evaluation of acupuncture services from June 2014 to May 2015. Patients had a prior diagnosis of cancer (albeit at different stages) and were planning to receive, or were already receiving, systemic and/or radiation cancer treatment. Results The majority (81%) of participants indicated that they would consider the use of acupuncture during their cancer treatment. The most common reasons given for not considering acupuncture included adequate control of symptoms already with medical treatment, inconvenient clinic timing, and needle phobia. The main reasons given for considering acupuncture use included its perceived capability of reducing fatigue, boosting energy levels, improving immune function, and reducing pain and anxiety. Patients considering acupuncture use also demonstrated significantly higher levels of stress (p<0.001), anxiety and depression (p<0.001), fatigue (p<0.001), and lower global quality of life (p<0.01) compared to those who were not considering acupuncture. Conclusions The findings show that demand for acupuncture by cancer patients is high. A substantial proportion of cancer patients intend to use acupuncture to manage cancer and/or cancer treatment-related symptoms. Discussion with patients about acupuncture and other complementary therapies during the consultation may improve cancer care.

Impact of age at the diagnosis of radioiodine resistance in differentiated thyroid cancer patients

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clotilde Saie ◽  
Johanna Wassermann ◽  
Elise Mathy ◽  
Sophie Tezenas ◽  
Nathalie Chereau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

Physician management of thyroid cancer patients’ worry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Papaleontiou ◽  
Bradley Zebrack ◽  
David Reyes-Gastelum ◽  
Andrew J. Rosko ◽  
Sarah T. Hawley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Prolonged SARS-CoV-2-RNA Detection from Nasopharyngeal Swabs in an Oncologic Patient: What Impact on Cancer Treatment?

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 847-852
Author(s):  
Anna Ferrari ◽  
Marco Trevenzoli ◽  
Lolita Sasset ◽  
Elisabetta Di Liso ◽  
Toni Tavian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Palliative Radiotherapy ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Viral Culture ◽  
Pcr Assays

The pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 is a serious global challenge affecting millions of people worldwide. Cancer patients are at risk for infection exposure and serious complications. A prompt diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection is crucial for the timely adoption of isolation measures and the appropriate management of cancer treatments. In lung cancer patients the symptoms of infection 19 may resemble those exhibited by the underlying oncologic condition, possibly leading to diagnostic overlap and delays. Moreover, cancer patients might display a prolonged positivity of nasopharyngeal RT-PCR assays for SARS-CoV-2, causing long interruptions or delay of cancer treatments. However, the association between the positivity of RT-PCR assays and the patient’s infectivity remains uncertain. We describe the case of a patient with non-small cell lung cancer, and a severe ab extrinseco compression of the trachea, whose palliative radiotherapy was delayed because of the prolonged positivity of nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2. The patient did not show clinical symptoms suggestive of active infection, but the persistent positivity of RT-PCR assays imposed the continuation of isolation measures and the delay of radiotherapy for over two months. Finally, the negative result of SARS-CoV-2 viral culture allowed us to verify the absence of viral activity and to rule out the infectivity of the patient, who could finally continue her cancer treatment.

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