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Therapeutic and prophylactic effects of strontium on radiotherapy-induced skin toxicity in rats
(TURKISH SOC DERMATOLOGY VENEROLOGY, 2017)
Background and Design: This study aimed to investigate whether 5% strontium (Sr) chloride hexahydrate has preventive or therapeutic effects on the radiotherapy (RT)-induced adverse skin effects. Materials and Methods: ...
The prognostic value of UHRF-1 and p53 in gastric cancer
(MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA PVT LTD, 2016)
Background/Aims: This study aimed to examine whether UHRF-1 and p53 overexpression is a prognostic marker for gastric cancer. Patients and Methods: Sixty-four patients with gastric cancer (study group) and 23 patients with ...
Lack of Association between the MTHFR C677T Polymorphism and Lung Cancer in a Turkish Population
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2014)
Background: In this case-control study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism and lung cancer. Materials and Methods: Total 200 individuals ...
The Prognostic Value of High Pretreatment Plasma D-Dimer Levels in Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients with Absence of Venous Thromboembolism
(AKAD DOKTORLAR YAYINEVI, 2016)
Systemic activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis is frequently observed in cancer patients without thrombosis. Recent studies have showed the association between D-Dimer (DD) and metastatic spread and prognosis of cancer. ...
Potential Impact of Atelectasis and Primary Tumor Glycolysis on F-18 FDG PET/CT on Survival in Lung Cancer Patients
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2014)
Background: Atelectasis is an important prognostic factor that can cause pleuritic chest pain, coughing or dyspnea, and even may be a cause of death. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential impact of atelectasis ...
Multicenter Epidemiologic Study on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Turkey
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2014)
Background: Hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is one of the important health problems in Turkey, being very common and highly lethal. The aim of this study was to determine clinical, demographic features and risk factors. Materials ...
Could the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio be a Poor Prognostic Factor for Non Small Cell Lung Cancers?
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2014)
Background: Although many prognostic factors have been identified for lung cancers, new ones are needed to determine the course of the disease. Recently, a high neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) prior to surgery or ...
Retrospective analysis of the microbiological spectrum of pneumonia in Turkish patients with lung cancer
(TERMEDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE LTD, 2016)
Aim of the study: The spectrum of pulmonary infections in patients with lung cancer is wide, and tools for target-oriented infection control measures are necessary. In this retrospective study we report the microbiological ...
Investigation of Antitumor Effects of Sorafenib and Lapatinib Alone and in Combination on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2014)
Background: Breast cancer evolution and tumor progression are controlled by complex interactions between steroid receptors and growth factor receptor signaling. Aberrant growth factor receptor signaling can augment or ...
Oxaliplatin and ototoxicity: is it really safe for hearing?
(TUBITAK SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TURKEY, 2014)
Background/aim: Oxaliplatin is an effective and widely used chemotherapeutic agent in the treatment of many solid tumors. The most common side effects are peripheral neuropathy, gastrointestinal toxicity, and neutropenia. ...