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Elevate Your Impact: Breast Cancer Surgery Education for Cancer Registrars 💡 As cancer registrars, we don’t just capture data — we help shape the future of breast cancer care. With breast cancer surgery constantly evolving, staying up to date with the latest techniques is key to making a bigger impact on patient outcomes. The American College of Surgeons is offering a $30 Breast Cancer Surgery Education Program designed to equip us with knowledge about cutting-edge surgical techniques and the importance of team-based care. 👉 Ready to deepen your expertise and strengthen your contribution to your cancer program? Explore this thoughtful resource and take the next step toward making a difference for breast cancer patients. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxv6pNgg

Our latest research on Brain Metastases from Esophageal Cancer is published in World Neurosurgery! Brain metastases from esophageal cancer (BMEC) pose significant challenges due to their rarity and aggressiveness, yet optimal treatment strategies remain unclear. Our study aimed to fill this gap by systematically reviewing existing literature and analyzing our institution's patient data to assess the impact of different treatment approaches on outcomes. We conducted a thorough literature review following PRISMA guidelines and performed a retrospective analysis of our institutional experience with BMEC. Data on mean survival based on histology, metastasis location, and treatment modality were extracted. Our findings revealed insights from 48 studies representing 136 BMEC patients, alongside data from 11 patients treated at our institution. While survival rates varied based on histology, treatment modalities, and metastasis location, we observed comparable survival times across different treatment approaches. Interestingly, our review suggests that causes of death were often unrelated to brain metastases, underscoring the importance of further research into early detection and prevention of primary esophageal cancer, as well as the development of improved treatment modalities for BMECs. Keywords: #BrainMetastasis #Outcomes #EsophagealCancer #SurgicalManagement #MedicalResearch #CancerAwareness #BrainHealth

Meet Thieme Brasil 's newest journal: Brazilian Journal of Oncology! The Brazilian Journal of Oncology (BJO) is a journal on oncology and related areas, jointly published by the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology (SBOC), the Brazilian Society of Oncological Surgery (SBCO), the Brazilian Society of Radiotherapy (SBRT) and the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Oncology. It is an open access journal dedicated to peer-reviewed clinical and translational studies in all areas of oncology, including clinical oncology, pediatrics, surgery, and radiotherapy. Learn More ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e9gWTi4m #Thieme #OpenAccess #Oncology #Reserach #ClinicalResearch #Journal #MedicalPublisher #Radiotherapy #OncologicalSurgery #Surgeons #MedicalResearch

Patterns and indications of intraoperative nerve monitoring usage during thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy in Spain: results of a national survey of endocrine surgeons 🔪 #SurgicalOncology #SurgOnc #Oncology #Cancer

2024 is the third year of the Breast Cancer Trials Clinical Fellowship Program. The Program is aimed at early career researchers, who have a high-level interest in clinical research and qualifications in the disciplines of medical oncology, pathology, psychology and other supportive care specialties, radiation oncology, radiology, or surgery. Dr Tivya Kulasegaran is working on a project that will establish tools for the early detection of invasive lobular carcinoma, aiming to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. We spoke with Dr Kulasegaran about the importance of this research: https://lnkd.in/gRMbqXh4

🚀 I am excited to share my new scientific article that has just been published: "Role of V-Y Flap reconstruction in Vulvar Cancer patients: multicenter retrospective study". In this multicenter study, we examined the effectiveness of V-Y flap reconstruction in patients with vulvar cancer, offering new perspectives and innovative surgical approaches. 🔬 Key points of interest include: - Analysis of clinical outcomes in a large sample of patients - Benefits of the V-Y reconstruction technique in terms of recovery and quality of life - Implications for modern gynecological surgical practice I want to thank all the colleagues and institutions who collaborated on this important research project. This work represents a significant step forward in the treatment of vulvar cancer and gynecological reconstructive surgery. #Gynecology #Oncology #ScientificResearch #ReconstructiveSurgery #Women'sHealth

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month💚 With brain metastasis sadly affecting approximately 20% of all patients with cancer, we know how important it is to preserve quality of life when treating cancer that has spread to the brain. That’s why at GenesisCare in the UK, we deliver a world-class specialist neuro-oncology service and our centres in London and Oxford are centres of excellence for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). This advanced ‘brain-sparing’ radiotherapy approach for brain tumours is recognised for its ability to preserve quality of life in people with brain metastases. To complement our SRS treatment, we offer fMRI scanning - a non-invasive MRI technique to better understand the possible outcomes of neurosurgery. As part of our patient-centred care approach, all our patients are discussed in our twice weekly national multi-disciplinary meeting which brings together UK’s leading experts, including Neuro-oncologists, Neuro-Surgeons, Neuro-radiologists, Medical Physicists and Neuro Clinical Nurse Specialists. This ensures tailored treatment plans and the best possible outcomes for all our patients. Our streamlined Rapid access SRS pathway allows appropriate patients to have SRS within just one week of the treatment decision. 👉 Find out more about our world-class neuro-oncology service we offer to UK patients here> https://bit.ly/3TIeUNw #braintumourawarenessmonth #designingbettercare

Kerala Doctors Achieve Global Recognition for Affordable Breast Cancer Treatment Doctors at Rajagiri Hospital, Kerala, have developed Clip and Blue Placement, an innovative breast cancer surgery technique recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). This cost-effective method, reducing treatment costs from ₹30,000 to ₹2,000, uses surgical clips and methylene blue dye to precisely identify and remove residual tumors post-chemotherapy. The minimally invasive technique ensures breast-conserving surgery, preserving the breast's natural shape while minimizing patient discomfort. Pioneered by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Subi T.S., Dr. Anand Ebin, and Dr. Teena Sleeba with Dr. Latha Abraham, Dr. Sanju Cyriac, Dr. Arun Philip and Dr. Ashwin Joy, this breakthrough earned the Best Research of the Year award at the National Oncology Conference in Bangalore. It reflects Rajagiri Hospital's commitment to accessible, high-quality cancer care, offering hope to patients worldwide by addressing the financial barriers to advanced treatment.         #BreastCancerCare #MedicalInnovation #AffordableHealthcare #KeralaPride #RajagiriHospital #CancerTreatment #BreastConservation #GlobalRecognition #OncologyBreakthrough #PatientFirst

This idea started as a 10 minute conversation at the 2016 Society of Neurooncology meeting with Paul Brown. I am greatly appreciative of being able to work with my co-authors and research staff in developing the protocol and ultimately opening the study in 2019. I am grateful to our patients and families who were willing to enroll on our study. This study used advanced medical imaging with 18F-DOPA PET/MRI for improved visualization of residual disease after surgery with a short course (1-2 week) of proton beam therapy for older patients with glioblastoma given with concurrent/adjuvant temozolomide. Results were better than expected with median OS 13.1 months with MGMT methylated patients having a median of 21.8 months. Thanks to Eric Mellon for a well balanced editorial on our findings. With promising results, Mayo Clinic (PI: Dr William Breen) has opened SAGA (Stereotactic Accelerated radiotherapy in GlioblastomA) large randomized study comparing short course RT vs. 3-6 weeks of RT(SOC) incorporating 18F-DOPA PET/advanced MRI. This study has opened for patients of all ages and allows for both protons and photons to better assess differences in outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gxMBHxdB

Accuracy of thoracic nerves recognition for surgical support system using artificial intelligence 🔪 #SurgicalOncology #SurgOnc #Oncology #Cancer