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Kim C, Davis LE, Albert CM, Samuels B, Roberts JL, Wagner MJ. Osteosarcoma in Pediatric and Adult Populations: Are Adults Just Big Kids? Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5044. [PMID: 37894411 PMCID: PMC10604996 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15205044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Malignant bone tumors are commonly classified as pediatric or adolescent malignancies, and clinical trials for these diseases have generally focused on these populations. Of primary bone cancers, osteosarcoma is among the most common. Osteosarcoma has a bimodal age distribution, with the first peak occurring in patients from 10 to 14 years old, and the second peak occurring in patients older than 65, with about 25% of cases occurring in adults between 20 and 59 years old. Notably, adult osteosarcoma patients have worse outcomes than their pediatric counterparts. It remains unclear whether age itself is a poor prognostic factor, or if inherent differences in tumor biology exist between age groups. Despite these unknowns, current treatment strategies for adults are largely extrapolated from pediatric studies since the majority of clinical trials for osteosarcoma treatments are based on younger patient populations. In light of the different prognoses observed in pediatric and adult osteosarcoma, we summarize the current understanding of the molecular etiology of osteosarcoma and how it may differ between age groups, hypothesizing why adult patients have worse outcomes compared to children.
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- Caleb Kim
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington, Spokane, WA 99202, USA;
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- Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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Santiago EA, Brown C, Mahmoud R, Carlisle J. Hermeneutic phenomenological human science research method in clinical practice settings: An integrative literature review. Nurse Educ Pract 2020; 47:102837. [PMID: 32768899 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Researchers conduct phenomenological studies to better understand the experiences of phenomena. Researchers conducting phenomenological studies use different research methods grounded in philosophical underpinnings. Van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenological human science method is used in understanding phenomena in diverse disciplines. The purpose of the integrative review was to explore and synthesize research to address two questions about the human science method in clinical practice settings. Wittemore and Knafi (2005)'s method for integrative review was used to explore current literature and summarize the use of human science method. A database search of keywords in peer-reviewed articles published from 2009 to 2019 was reviewed. Eleven key research studies were selected for the integrative literature review. The key studies met the inclusion criteria of phenomenology, nurses, human science method, clinical practice, and van Manen. Researchers used van Manen's human science method as guidelines for collecting and analyzing data about the lived experience of diverse phenomena in clinical practice settings. An understanding of the human science method will guide researchers who conduct research studies using van Manen's approach to phenomenology.
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- Ethel A Santiago
- Tanner Health System School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA, 30118, USA.
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- Tanner Health System School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA, 30118, USA
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- Tanner Health System School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA, 30118, USA
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- Tanner Health System School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA, 30118, USA
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Su BC, Li CC, Horng JL, Chen JY. Calcium-Dependent Calpain Activation-Mediated Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress Are Required for Cytotoxicity of Epinecidin-1 in Human Synovial Sarcoma SW982 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21062109. [PMID: 32204400 PMCID: PMC7139453 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21062109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Synovial sarcoma is a rare but highly malignant and metastatic disease. Despite its relative sensitivity to chemotherapies, the high recurrence and low 5-year survival rate for this disease suggest that new effective therapeutic agents are urgently needed. Marine antimicrobial peptide epinecidin-1 (epi-1), which was identified from orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides), exhibits multiple biological effects, including bactericidal, immunomodulatory, and anticancer activities. However, the cytotoxic effects and mechanisms of epi-1 on human synovial sarcoma cells are still unclear. In this study, we report that epi-1 exhibits prominent antisynovial sarcoma activity in vitro and in a human SW982 synovial sarcoma xenograft model. Furthermore, we determined that calcium overload-induced calpain activation and subsequent oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction are required for epi-1-mediated cytotoxicity. Interestingly, reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) plays a protective role against epi-1-induced cytotoxicity. Our results provide insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying epi-1-induced cell death in human SW982 cells.
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- Bor-Chyuan Su
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan; (B.-C.S.); (J.-L.H.)
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- Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115201, Taiwan;
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan; (B.-C.S.); (J.-L.H.)
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- Marine Research Station, Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology, Academia Sinica, 23-10 Dahuen Road, Jiaushi, Ilan 262204, Taiwan
- The iEGG and Animal Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402204, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-920-802-111
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Powell TL, Cooke J, Brakke A. Modification du point de vue des étudiants en sciences infirmières : répercussions d’une expérience d’observation préclinique dans un service d’oncologie externe. Can Oncol Nurs J 2019; 29:40-46. [PMID: 31148656 DOI: 10.5737/236880762914046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Tracy L Powell
- Professeure agrégée, École de sciences infirmières et pratique sage-femme, Faculté de santé, communauté et éducation, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary (Alberta) T3E 6K6, Tél.: 403-390-8141; Téléc.: 403-440-6203: Courriel:
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- Médecine hospitalière interne, Traitement en clinique des toxicomanies, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Alberta)
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- Réseau de soins de première ligne, West Springs Medical Inc., Calgary (Alberta)
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Powell TL, Cooke J, Brakke A. Altered nursing student perspectives: Impact of a pre-clinical observation experience at an outpatient oncology setting. Can Oncol Nurs J 2019; 29:34-39. [PMID: 31148655 DOI: 10.5737/2368807629133439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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This study examined the influence of an observation experience at an outpatient oncology setting on first-year nursing students. This experiential learning opportunity occurred prior to any formal clinical practice course. A hermeneutic phenomenology approach was used to uncover pre-licensure nursing students' perspectives about cancer, as well as their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of registered nurses in cancer care both before and following their experience. A total of 10 nursing students agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews following which data were analyzed and interpreted to understand the meaning in the experience. Two overarching themes were identified including circles of relationships, and the many sides of outpatient oncology. This study reveals that experiential learning in the form of a low-risk, observation-only experience may be an opportunity for pre-licensure students to gain new perspectives about cancer care and nurses roles in caring for individuals and families who are impacted by cancer.
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- Tracy L Powell
- Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Community and Education, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6, T: 403-390-8141; F: 403-440-6203;
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- Inpatient Internal Medicine, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB
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- West Springs Medical Inc., Primary Care Network, Calgary, AB
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Saifan AR, Al Zoubi AM, Alrimawi I, Melhem O. Exploring the psychological status of Jordanian nurses working with cancer patients. J Nurs Manag 2018; 27:215-222. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 05/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ahmad Rajeh Saifan
- Nursing Department; Fatima College of Health Sciences; Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
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- School of Nursing; Stratford University; Falls Church Virginia
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- Nursing Department; Fatima College of Health Sciences; Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
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Wang Z, Pukszta M. Private Rooms, Semi-Open Areas, or Open Areas for Chemotherapy Care: Perspectives of Cancer Patients, Families, and Nursing Staff. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL 2018; 11:94-108. [PMID: 29480029 DOI: 10.1177/1937586718758445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This research aims to better understand the needs and preferences of cancer outpatients, their families, and nursing staff with regard to private rooms, semi-open areas, or open areas for ambulatory cancer care. BACKGROUND Environments for cancer chemotherapy care are outpatient settings, and recommendations based on findings regarding inpatient settings may not be appropriate. Users of chemotherapy treatment environments include cancer patients, their families, and nursing staff. METHOD A questionnaire survey was conducted in an academic cancer center in Louisiana. The participants included 171 cancer patients, 145 family members, and 16 nursing staff members. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyze the data. Participants' environmental preferences were compared using analysis of variance. Reasons for preferences were analyzed through key word and content analysis. RESULTS Semi-open areas were preferred by the staff, whereas the three types of treatment environments were equally popular among both patients and families (preferred by 29%/28%/27% of the participants). Female patients and patients receiving longer periods of treatment per occurrence were more likely to prefer private rooms ( p < .05). Three common reasons for preferences were needs for privacy, social interaction, and patient-nurse access. Additional reasons for patient and family preferences included needs for sleep, openness, and access to nature. A shared environment of chemotherapy care was suggested to be appropriate for four to seven patients to occupy. CONCLUSION Multiple types of treatment environments should be provided in chemotherapy care to incorporate varied user needs. Privacy, social interaction, patient-nurse access, and access to nature should be considered during the design of environments for cancer chemotherapy.
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- Zhe Wang
- 1 Department of Architecture, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Liu L, Petrich S, McLaren B, Kelly L, Baxter GD. An integrative Tai Chi program for patients with breast cancer undergoing cancer therapy: study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility study. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2018. [PMID: 29526243 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2017.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer patients experience various side effects during cancer therapy, often resulting in reduced quality of life and poor adherence to treatment. A limited range of proven interventions has been developed to target such side effects. While Tai Chi offers benefits for the health and well-being of breast cancer survivors, the effectiveness of Tai Chi across the treatment continuum has not been evaluated. Improved patient education and support has been suggested as a priority for breast cancer care. This pilot study assesses the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of "an integrative Tai Chi" (ANITA) program for breast cancer patients undergoing cancer therapy. METHODS/DESIGN This is a single-centre, two-arm feasibility RCT. Twenty-four patients with breast cancer who have undergone surgical treatment will be recruited from the Dunedin Hospital (New Zealand) over a 12-month period (from August 2017 to July 2018). Subject to informed consent, patients will be randomized to receive standard cancer treatment alone or standard cancer treatment plus the ANITA program, consisting of peer support, health education, and Tai Chi Ruler exercise. The program runs alongside the patient's adjuvant cancer therapy, which may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, antibody treatment, and/or antihormonal therapy. Analysis in this study will focus on process evaluation of participant recruitment, retention, treatment fidelity, acceptability of the program, and occurrence of adverse events. Clinical outcomes (i.e., fatigue, sleep quality, anxiety and depression and quality of life) will be assessed at baseline, and at 12 weeks and 24 weeks post-randomization. DISCUSSION Outcomes from this study will inform the feasibility and methodology for a future fully-powered RCT. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry with the identifier ACTRN12617000975392.
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- Lizhou Liu
- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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- Oncology Department, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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- Oncology Department, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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Steffen LE, Vowles KE, Smith BW, Gan GN, Edelman MJ. Daily diary study of hope, stigma, and functioning in lung cancer patients. Health Psychol 2017; 37:218-227. [PMID: 29172604 DOI: 10.1037/hea0000570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Given its lethality, associated stigma, and symptom burden, a lung cancer diagnosis poses a substantial challenge for patients. The goal of this study was to examine how daily hope, defined as goal-directed effort and planning to meet goals, and daily stigma were related to same- and next-day functioning in lung cancer patients receiving cancer treatment. METHODS Fifty lung cancer patients (39 non-small-cell stages IIIa-IV; 11 limited and extensive small cell) completed a baseline questionnaire and 21 daily diaries (n = 1,042) assessing hope, stigma, physical symptoms, treatment factors, and functioning. Hypotheses were tested in same- and next-day models with multilevel modeling. RESULTS Patients who reported more daily hope reported higher social and role functioning in same- and next-day models. On days that patients reported more hope than usual (compared with their own across-day average), they had higher social, role, and physical functioning; this effect did not carry into the next day. Treatment days were associated with lower social and role functioning when patients reported lower hope and associated with higher functioning when patients reported higher hope. Within-person hope was not predicted by disease symptoms. On days that patients reported more stigma than usual, they reported lower social and role functioning. CONCLUSIONS Hope is associated with functioning in lung cancer patients, regardless of physical symptoms from disease and treatment. Hope and stigma may therefore be appropriate intervention targets to support daily social and role functioning during lung cancer treatment. (PsycINFO Database Record
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Radiation Oncology University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
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