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2 articles for “Palliative chemotherapy”
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A Case Report of Advanced Periampullary Carcinoma: Palliative Chemotherapy Following Whipple’s Surgery
Abstract: This case report delves into the complex management of a 60-year-old female patient diagnosed with Stage 4 periampullary carcinoma, encompassing the pancreatic head. Presenting with difficulty in eating, diagnostic investigations, including ERCP, confirmed the diagnosis, leading to Whipple's surgery. Postoperatively, liver metastasis was identified, prompting palliative intervention through stenting and the initiation of a GEMOX chemotherapy regimen. The patient responded favorably to the initial chemotherapy cycle, leading to a planned …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Towards smart cancer care - AI enhanced monitoring and intervention
Abstract: According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) for 2022, cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality, accounting for roughly 16% of all deaths globally. The goal of the cancer community is to improve the lives of those who are impacted by cancer and to cut the cancer death rate in half during the next several years. If cancer is identified early and treated, its impact on …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–44 Read article