Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Fwd: A pharmacologic analysis of intraoperative intracavitary cancer chemotherapy with doxorubicin.



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Subject: A pharmacologic analysis of intraoperative intracavitary cancer chemotherapy with doxorubicin.
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[1]Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2008 Jul 25;
Van der Speeten K, Stuart OA, Mahteme H, Sugarbaker PH

PURPOSE: A pharmacologic analysis of intracavitary doxorubicin in the treatment of patients with intracavitary cancer dissemination was performed to further evaluate the possible benefits of this treatment modality. METHODS: Twenty appendiceal malignancy patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC), three appendiceal malignancy patients with direct extension into the pleural cavity, 20 patients with peritoneal mesothelioma and one patient with pleural mesothelioma were available for pharmacologic monitoring. After intraperitoneal or intrapleural administration of doxorubicin, plasma and peritoneal fluid samples were obtained at 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 min in all patients. After intrapleural administration, plasma and pleural fluid samples were collected at similar intervals. Tumor and normal tissues were obtained when available. Doxorubicin concentrations were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). RESULTS: Intraperitoneal doxorubicin showed a prolonged retention in the peritoneal cavity. Doxorubicin concentrations in tumor tissue were consistently elevated above intraperitoneal concentrations from 30 through 90 min. For appendiceal malignancy, the concentrations of doxorubicin were significantly higher in minimally aggressive mucinous tumors. Pleural chemotherapy solutions retained doxorubicin to a greater extent than peritoneal fluid. CONCLUSIONS: Doxorubicin shows characteristics favorable for intracavitary administration with sequestration of doxorubicin in cancer nodules.



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Fwd: LegalView Unveils Details of a Breakthrough Mesothelioma Cancer Early Detection Test for Mesothelioma Patients (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)



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Subject: LegalView Unveils Details of a Breakthrough Mesothelioma Cancer Early Detection Test for Mesothelioma Patients (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
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LegalView reported a breakthrough test on its mesothelioma blog, which will allow early detection of mesothelioma cancer. Up to this point, the number one reason mesothelioma cancer kills a patient so quickly is due to the fact that it is often misdiagnosed.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

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Fwd: Veterans With Asbestos-Related Breathing Diseases May Be Entitled To Compensation From The Federal Government, Canada (Medical News Today)



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Subject: Veterans With Asbestos-Related Breathing Diseases May Be Entitled To Compensation From The Federal Government, Canada (Medical News Today)
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The Lung Association recommends that navy veterans who worked on ships or shipyards during the Second World War and up until the 1970s to see their doctor for an examination. These veterans may have been exposed to asbestos and may have an asbestos-related breathing disease as a result.

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:10:57 GMT

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Fwd: Mesothelioma Victims Center Is The Most Comprehensive Service In The US (PRWeb)



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Mesothelioma is a lethal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. According to Americas Watchdog, "when mesothelioma happened to a close family member, we did not know where to begin & we are the largest private consumer group in the US. So we have created a safety net for US mesothelioma victims, and their families or loved ones. There is nothing even close to the free services we offer ...

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:41:00 GMT

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Fwd: Mesothelioma Victims Center Is The Most Comprehensive Service In The US (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)



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Mesothelioma is a lethal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

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Fwd: Eden's polluted legacy (The Burlington Free Press)



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Subject: Eden's polluted legacy (The Burlington Free Press)
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Waste piles at asbestos mine erode, bury wetlands | Related: EPA begins cleanup | On the Web: EPA on Asbestos

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:17:59 GMT

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Fwd: Validation of the simplified Chinese version of EORTC QLQ-C30 from the measurements of five types of inpatients with cancer.



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Subject: Validation of the simplified Chinese version of EORTC QLQ-C30 from the measurements of five types of inpatients with cancer.
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[1]Ann Oncol. 2008 Jul 24;
Wan C, Meng Q, Yang Z, Tu X, Feng C, Tang X, Zhang C

BACKGROUND: European Organization for Research and Treatment quality of life (QOL) questionnaire (QLQ-C30) has been used frequently and many language versions have been developed, including the simplified Chinese version. It is important to study psychometric properties of the simplified Chinese version from the clinical standpoint. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The simplified Chinese version of the QLQ-C30 was used in a longitudinal study of 600 patients with five types of cancer: lung, breast, head and neck, colorectal, and stomach. The psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated by indicators of validity and reliability coefficients such as Cronbach's alpha and Pearson's correlation coefficient r, standardized response mean (SRM), correlational analysis, t-tests, and structural equation models. RESULTS: Correlation and structural equation model analyses confirmed good construct validity with root mean square error of approximation 0.054, standardized root mean square residual 0.037, non-normed fit index 0.972, and comparative fit index 0.980. The alpha coefficients for all domains are >0.7 except for cognitive functioning (0.49). The test-retest reliability coefficients for most domains are >0.80 except for appetite loss (0.77) and diarrhea (0.75). The QOL score changes after treatments were of statistical significance with higher or moderate SRM in most domains. CONCLUSION: The simplified Chinese version of QLQ-C30 has good validity, reliability, and responsiveness and can be used to measure QOL for Chinese cancer patients.



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