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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Incurable Cancer"”.
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Role of the systemic inflammatory response in the clinical and biological features of incurable cancer and cachexia
… system and inflammation in the development of cancer is widely accepted. The same inflammatory processes are also involved in the evolution of the clinical features of cancer. Cachexia, a syndrome of muscle and fat loss not easily reversed by changes in nutrition, is amongst the most common and …
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The Experiences of Living with Multiple Myeloma and a Palliative Approach to Care
Multiple myeloma is an incurable cancer of the plasma cells of the blood characterized by aggressive physical symptoms including bone damage, pain, renal impairment, and anemias. The average lifespan after receiving a diagnosis of multiple myeloma is approximately seven years. There are many …
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Exploring the experience of advanced recurrence in people with cancer who perceived themselves as cancer free : a grounded theory study
… Evolving treatment options for people with cancer mean that increased numbers survive after diagnosis and enter a period where they perceive themselves as cancer free. Unfortunately, some experience a cancer recurrence, which can be at an advanced stage. Their prior treatment experience may …
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Human Brain Organoids for Studying Malignant Cell States and Intercellular Communication in Human Glioma
Human glioma is an incurable cancer of the central nervous system. Recent advances in glioma biology have highlighted the heterogeneity and inter-cellular communication within these tumors; it follows that appropriate models for studying glioma behavior and progression – and, in turn, therapeutic …
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Zirconium-based Metal-Organic Frameworks for Pleural Mesothelioma Therapy
… treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, an incurable cancer with a survival time of only one year after diagnosis. Mesothelioma is mainly caused by exposure to mining asbestos, a natural fibre widely used in building constructions. This untreatable cancer is histologically classified into …