Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology
Volume 1, Issue 3 (2012)
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Table of contents
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Fertility-Preserving Surgeries in Carcinoma Cervix – What Is the Current Evidence?
Abstract: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in India. Fourteen percent of the patients diagnosed with cervical cancer in India are under the age of 40. As more women decide to delay childbearing, the number of nulliparous women with cervical cancer may increase. Early-stage cervical cancer has been traditionally treated with radical hysterectomy or radical radiotherapy. Both forms of therapy will not preserve fertility. In 1987, a French surgeon, Professor …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Hematopoietic Stem Cells: Sources and Therapeutic Potential for Autoimmune Diseases and Cancer
Abstract: Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are a group of multipotent adult stem cells that are responsible for lifelong production of all types of functional blood cells comprising myeloid (monocytes, macrophages, granulocytes), megakaryocytes/platelets, red blood cells (erythrocyte), T-cells, B-cells, natural killer (NK) cells, mast cells and dendritic cells (DCs). HSCs have the capacity for self-renewal and differentiation into various tissues. These remarkable properties of HSCs make them an ideal tool for tissue …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 6–14 Read article