background: not only the expand development of knowledge for reducing risk factors, but also the improvement in early diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and socioeconomic inequalities could affect cancer incidence, diagnosis stage, and mortality. the aim of this study was investigation the relationships between family levels of socioeconomic status and distribution of breast cancer risk factors...

it is very important for a child with cancer to have a normal process of growth. then management of child's nutritional status and his/her security protection is necessary. the objectives of this article were to assess nutritional status, to find reasons for malnutrition, to introduce a suitable nutritional regimen, to evaluate psychological status, to educate the child and his/her family ...

background: there are studies that indicated dyshomeostasis of oxidant/antioxidant and trace elements in breast cancer patients, but the data regarding the status of these parameters in various stages of breast cancer are limited. the aim of this study was to highlight the status of these biochemical factors in various stages of breast cancer. methods: fifty-eight breast cancers patients partic...

background: in recent years, epidemiologic and laboratory studies have implied that vitamin d deficiency has a role in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. it has shown that vitamin d can prevent tumor progression induced by carcinogens and inhibit the carcinogenic effects of high fat diet on breast tissue and growth of tumor cells. this study aimed to evaluate serum 25-hydroxyvitamin d level and...

background: colorectal cancer, the third most common type of cancer is a major cause of mortality worldwide. if colorectal cancer is detected at the early stages, the 5-year survival rate is 90%. meis1 homeobox gene is implicated in numerous solid tumors and hematological malignancies. therefore, the present study aims to investigate the methylation status of the meis1 gene in colorectal cancer...

the present study aimed to determine awareness of tehran residents of seven warning signs of cancer, and application of protective measures against cancer. 2500 residents of tehran were selected through systematic cluster random sampling. data collection tool consisted of a questionnaire, comprising 3 sections of demographic details, awareness of warning signs of cancer, and application of prot...

background : stage at diagnosis is one of the most important prognostic factors for most of the cancers like breast cancer. studies have found that the rate of late-stage diagnosis of breast cancer among women with lower socioeconomic status is more than the others. the aim of this study was investigating the relationship between family levels of socioeconomic status and stage at diagnosis of b...

background : ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among gynecological cancers. changes in the methylation of brca1 and brca2 may be an effective mechanism for breast and ovarian cancer. this study evaluates the protein expression and methylation status of brca2 in iranian patients. methods : we assessed 60 mullerian-type ovarian cancers by methylation-specific pcr assays and immunohisto...