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Treatment for Gorham-Stout syndrome with a combination of teriparatide and denosumab
Gorham-Stout syndrome is an aggressive, non-hereditary, and rare disease affecting bone metabolism. Its etiology and pathogenesis remain elusive. The...
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Community-based outpatient cancer rehabilitation services for women with gynecologic cancer: acceptability and impact on patient-reported outcomes
ObjectiveWomen with gynecologic cancers often experience functional impairments impacting quality of life. Physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT)...
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Obese Patients Who Receive an Opioid-Sparing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol are at Increased Risk of Persistent Pain After Breast Surgery
BackgroundObese patients are at increased risk of persistent pain and chronic opioid dependence after surgery. We sought to evaluate the impact of an...
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Risk factors and prediction model for persistent breast-cancer-related lymphedema: a 5-year cohort study
PurposeBreast-cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) can be a transient or persistent condition. The aims of this study were to (1) identify and weigh the...
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Cellulitis: A Review of Current Practice Guidelines and Differentiation from Pseudocellulitis
Cellulitis, an infection involving the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, is the most common reason for skin-related hospitalization and is seen by...
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Video Endoscopic Lymphadenectomy in a Twin Pregnant; is it Feasible and Safe?
BackgroundDue to hormonal and immunological changes, a paucity of conclusive literature, and other factors, managing melanoma during pregnancy is not...
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Radiation boost for synchronous solitary inguinal lymph node metastasis during neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer
BackgroundSome patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) present with inguinal lymph node metastases without evidence of other systemic...
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Multiple vascular anomalies and refractory pericardial effusion in a young patient with Cantu syndrome: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundCantu syndrome is a rare and complex multisystem disorder characterized by hypertrichosis, facial dysmorphism, osteochondroplasia and...
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Temporospatial inhibition of Erk signaling is required for lymphatic valve formation
Intraluminal lymphatic valves (LVs) and lymphovenous valves (LVVs) are critical to ensure the unidirectional flow of lymphatic fluid. Morphological...
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Catalyzing Progress: a Comprehensive Review of Cancer Rehabilitation Education for Rehabilitation Specialists
Purpose of ReviewThe growing population of cancer survivors shows the crucial role of cancer rehabilitation. Despite advancement in cancer...
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Assessing the content based on ICF and quality based on COSMIN criteria of patient-reported outcome measures of functioning in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review
PurposeTo identify currently used patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to evaluate disability in breast cancer survivors (BC) and critically...
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Comparison of effectiveness between warm acupuncture with local-distal points combination and local distribution points combination in breast cancer-related lymphedema patients: a study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial
BackgroundLymphedema is the most common complication after breast cancer treatment, but management of lymphedema remains a clinical challenge....
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Breast edema, from diagnosis to treatment: state of the art
IntroductionBreast edema can arise from different etiologies; however, it is mostly seen after breast conserving surgery and/or radiotherapy....
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Selective Neck Dissection in Oral Cavity Cancer Is Not Without Morbidity
The objective of this study is to analyze the morbidity of selective neck dissection (SND) in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC). This is a...
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Lymphoscintigraphy findings in patients with chylothorax: influence of biochemical parameters
BackgroundChylothorax is a condition that can be challenging to diagnose due to its nonspecific clinical presentation. Several biochemical parameters...
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An infrared 3D scanning device as a novel limb volume measurement tool in breast cancer patients
Abstract BackgroundLymphedema is a common complication of breast cancer treatment that affects one in five breast cancer survivors, yet there is no...
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Effects of free range-of-motion upper limb exercise based on mirror therapy on shoulder function in patients after breast cancer surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundShoulder function complications are common after treatment for breast cancer. Quite a few survivors still report a limited shoulder range...
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An update on rehabilitative treatment of shoulder disease after breast cancer care
According to the latest statistics of the American Cancer Society 2022, breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and death among women...
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Neoadjuvant in Situ and Systemic Immunotherapy with Lymph Node Cryoablation in Resectable Stage III Melanoma Metastasis: a Proof-of-Concept Study
PurposeComplete lymph node dissection is the recommended treatment for clinically detectable lymph nodes in stage III melanoma. This surgery is...
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Radiotherapy-Specific Chronic Pain Syndromes in the Cancer Population: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review
While radiation therapy is increasingly utilized in the treatment paradigm of many solid cancers, the chronic effects of radiation therapies are...