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Real World Data and Digital Oncology

WEBLearning objectives: Identify the current main unmet needs in oncology regarding standardised primary data collection and data sharing. Inform oncologists about examples of ongoing European efforts in digital health interoperability for clinical data exchange. Describe the common caveats of most currently available real-world data …

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ESMO Recommendations in Precision Medicine OncologyPRO

WEBA large panel of genes could be ordered, considering the benefit for the patient and the cost for the public health care system. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) allows sequencing of a high number of nucleotides in a short time frame at an affordable cost. While this technology has been widely implemented, there are no …

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ESMO Congress 2023 OncologyPRO

WEBThe type of surgery impacted sexual satisfaction (p=0.031), and breast sensitivity (p=0.018). 74.5% of the patients emphasized the importance of sexual health. Nevertheless, 72.6% of BCS stated a decrease in the frequency of their sexual activity. 66.7% of the patients shared these issues with their partners, but only 23.6% talked …

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E-Learning: Sexuality and Intimacy after Cancer

WEBSexual health is impacted regardless of cancer type. The NCI estimates that 40-100% of cancer survivors experience some form of sexual dysfunction. The author summarizes currently available evidence regarding approaches to sexual dysfunction treatment and emphasizes that re-defining sex after cancer is a process that takes time. …

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Diagnosis and classification of leukaemias

WEBAn abnormal complete blood count (CBC) raises the suspicion of acute myeloid/lymphoblastic leukaemia (AML/ALL), chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). In leukaemia patients, white blood cell counts can be either elevated or depleted. Bone marrow aspirate and histology are mandatory to …

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ESMO Congress 2021 OncologyPRO

WEBMethods. VISION was an international, open-label study of 177 Lu-PSMA-617 in adults with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) previously treated with ≥ 1 androgen receptor pathway inhibitor and 1–2 taxane regimens. Patients were randomized 2:1 to 177 Lu-PSMA-617 (7.4 GBq every 6 weeks, ≤ 6 cycles) …

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Meetings resources from ESMO Congresses and Courses

WEBEducation Library. In addition to multiple online educational resources, ESMO produces a range of publications that can be browsed online by ESMO members and/or downloaded for offline use. These are reviewed and updated on a regular basis by experts. Login and update your knowledge!

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ESMO Congress 2023 OncologyPRO

WEBBackground. Patient-Reported-Outcomes (PRO) are widely used to measure patients’ perspectives and support health product development, and their selection is a critical step of this process. As breast cancer (BC) profile and other medical or socio-demographic factors can influence patients’ treatment choice, quality-of-life (QoL) and …

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E-Learning: Cancer Prevention

WEBIn this E-Learning module, the author elaborates on essential facts in terms of cancer incidence, mortality and risk, cancer aetiology, and cancer primary and secondary prevention. Details are provided for cancer rates and risk worldwide and by continent; cancer aetiology, classification of cancer-causing agents by strength of evidence and

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Performance Scales: Karnofsky & ECOG Scores Practice tools

WEBNormal activity with effort. 80. 1. Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work. Care for self. Unable to carry on normal activity or to do active work. 70. 1. Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work

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ESMO Congress 2021 OncologyPRO

WEBResults. Utilities were estimated for 150 of 151 pts, with 983 observations for EORTC and 907 for EQ-5D. Mean EORTC utilities increased after tepotinib initiation, from 0.657 at baseline to 0.688 in the IRC-assessed progression-free period, and decreased after progression (0.638). Consistent trends were seen when progression was based on INV

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Integration of Supportive and Palliative Care into Oncology

WEB‘complex intervention’ that requires the competence of different health-care providers. This benefit should be made visible, understandable and balanced for each individual. As mentioned earlier, an MDT approach is needed, therefore supportive and palliative care is always teamwork.

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ESMO Congress 2023 OncologyPRO

WEBIntegration of acute and palliative cancer care may be challenging, and there is no golden standard model for integration. Fragmented care is associated with sub-optimal communication, collaboration, and ineffective care. This may lead to unnecessary care transitions, and impact patient safety. We performed a study with the aim to explore how

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ESMO Congress 2021 OncologyPRO

WEBMethods. Patients (Pts) with mTNBC who received ≥2 prior systemic therapies (at least 1 for metastatic disease) were randomized to receive SG (10 mg/kg IV on d 1 and 8, every 21 d) or TPC (capecitabine, eribulin, vinorelbine, or gemcitabine). HRQoL was assessed at baseline (BL), before each cycle, and at end of treatment (Tx) using the EORTC

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ESMO Virtual Congress 2020 OncologyPRO

WEBResults. This analysis included 1069 pts (Vel-throughout n=351, Vel-comb only n=363, CP alone n=355). HRQoL score improvements from BL were observed across both study arms. Smaller, non-statistically significant improvements in the Vel-throughout vs CP alone arms were noted for most domains, except NFOSI-18 Treatment Side Effects (TSE) where

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ESMO Virtual Congress 2020 OncologyPRO

WEBPRO compliance was ≥89% in both arms at baseline and wk 18. Mean QLQ-C30 GHS/QoL scale score was 60.54 in the pembro-EP arm and 58.37 in the placebo-EP arm at baseline. Score improved in both arms at wk 18; the least squares mean change from baseline (95% CI) was 8.66 points (5.26-12.06) in the pembro-EP arm and 4.23 points (0.93-7.52) in the

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ESMO Congress 2023 OncologyPRO

WEBAEs reported in 20-50% of all pts after dose 1, 2 or 3 were fatigue, muscle pain and fever. Headache was more common in adolescents and adults (18-26%) than children (0-11%). Chills were more common in children and adolescents (11-29%) than adults (12-19%). Delays/modifications to cancer treatment from dose 1 to 1 month post dose 2 were

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ESMO Virtual Congress 2020 OncologyPRO

WEBBackground. Variations in HTA outcomes can primarily be explained with reference to institutional context and administrative rules. Here we focus on the German Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, GBA), the French Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) and the British National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to …

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PRINCIPLES OF CHEMOTHERAPY IN CANCER

WEBCancer chemotherapy is a modality of cancer therapy that involves the administration of chemical agents to destroy cancer cells. The aim of cancer chemotherapy is to cure where possible and palliative where cure is impossible. The effective use of chemotherapy needs a deep understanding of the principles of tumor biology, cellular kinetics

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1 Epidemiology, pathogenesis and risk factors of brain …

WEBThese tumours are the most common paediatric solid tumours. Paediatric gliomas include pilocytic astrocytomas (Grade 1 glioma, 33%), Grade 3 and 4 gliomas (21%), ependymal tumours (10%) and all other gliomas (36%). All embryonal tumours are malignant. Medulloblastoma is the most important subgroup of embryonal tumours (62%).

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EPIDEMIOLOGY OF BREAST CANCER IN AFRICA

WEBonly 36% believed cancer was a major health issue.9 •Many women delay seeking medical attention until their tumors are quite advanced (In Ghana and Nigeria, a mean delay of about 10 months between the onset of symptoms and presentation). •Women initially seek care from traditional healers. (Cameroon study: 55% went to traditional healers before

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Castrate-resistant prostate cancer: Bone-targeted agents

WEBDenosumabIncreased BMD at All Skeletal Sites 10 8 6 4 2 0-2-4-6 013 6 12 24 36 Month Change in BMD From Baseline (%) C. Femoral Neck Denosumab Placebo Difference at 24 mos,

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