Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2015)
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Knowledge and Understanding about Cervical Carcinoma, Risk Factors and Prevention among Rural Women in Pandiruppu, and Maruthamunai Area, Ampara District of Sri Lanka: A Survey
Abstract: Cervical carcinoma has been regarded as the second most common form of cancer among women after breast and colorectal cancer. In Sri Lanka the second most common causes of deaths due to cancer among women is cervical carcinoma. According to the report of Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka in 2007, the estimated number of cervical carcinoma cases was 732. Awareness about cervical carcinoma and its prevention is quite less amongst …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Pattern of Care and Pattern of Survival Study in ca Cervix: Implications of a Published Study
Abstract: This article is being written in the context of the recently published multi-institutional study of POSCC for patients of cervical cancer in India. This study involves both private and public funded institutions and has hospitals from most parts of the country. This study is of utmost relevance in current day India, since India alone accounts for one-fourth of the total burden of disease. Stage I cervical cancer has a fairly …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Management of Uterine Sarcomas - Current Concepts and Controversies
Abstract: Uterine sarcomas are a group of relatively rare malignancies with heterologous clinical behavior. Because of its rarity, there is dearth of randomized trials and hence there are no standard recommendations as how to manage these cases. Carcinosarcomas are now a separate entity and is managed similar to high grade endometrial carcinoma, since the sarcomatous element is proven to be of endometrial origin. Now, the major variants are leomyosarcoma (LMS), endometrial …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Magnitude and Factors associated with Voluntary Blood Donation Practice among Adult Mekelle Population, North Ethiopia: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: Globally, around 107 million blood donations are collected annually. However, only two million units are donated in sub-Saharan Africa where the need is enormous. Hence, the aim of the study was to assess the magnitude and factors affecting blood donation practice among adult Mekelle population. A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted. Using multistage sampling technique and a pre-tested structured interview questionnaire, data were collected from 845 study participants. Collected …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 5–13 Read article