Medical Oncology: Medical Aspects of Malignant Disease

General medical aspects of malignant disease.

Pancreaticobiliary cancer: the future aspects of medical oncology.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most common and most lethal cancers in the Western world with a median survival of approximately 3 months. Thus far, the results of anti-cancer treatment have been dismal, with a median survival of only 20 months in resectable pancreatic cancer, and 6 months in advanced disease. Although combined chemoradiation results in improved local control, it has only a mod...

Medical Oncology

Objective: Present how the SSG register of bone and soft tissue sarcoma patients has an important role for ensuring quality control and as a basis for research projects. Methods: The SSG Register was initiated in 1986 and more than 5000 patients from sarcoma centers in Finland, Norway and Sweden have been accrued. Patient data was registered at the participating institutions. For in-depth studi...

Medical physics aspects in accreditation of radiation oncology practice

Diagnosis of cancer is usually a life‑changing experience for patients and their loved ones. As they seek treatment for their disease, cancer patients need to know that they are receiving safe and appropriate care. When the cancer patient receives radiation treatment at an accredited radiation oncology facility, he can rest assured that his treatment will be done at a facility that has met the ...

MEDICAL ASPECTS OF ISLAMIC FASTING