introduction: langerhans cell histiocytosis (lch) is a rare disease characterized by clonal prolifera-tion of histiocytosis in different tissues. permanent consequences (pc) described among subjects with langerhans cell histiocytosis (lch).in this study we report the prevalence of permanent sequel among long – term survivors of lch in our center. methods: we had 30 cases of lch from 1989 – 2001...

background & aim: in the survival data with long-term survivors the event has not occurred for all the patients despite long-term follow-up, so the survival time for a certain percent is censored at the  end  of the  study.  mixture  cure  model  was  introduced  by boag,  1949  for  reaching  a  more efficient analysis of this set of data. because of some disadvantages of this model non-mixtur...

This paper focuses on rural living as a dimension of women's experiences of living through breast cancer. The findings presented emanate from a feminist narrative research project that examined the experiences of rural women from south-west Queensland who were long-term survivors of breast cancer. This project aimed to listen, report and interpret rural women's stories of resilience in survivin...

While outcome research in lung cancer has focused mainly on short-term survival and quality of life (QoL), information on long-term (ie, > 5 years postdiagnosis) lung cancer survivorship remains limited. This review addresses the epidemiologic significance of long-term lung cancer (LTLC) survivors, summarizes the current knowledge on their health and QoL, and suggests areas for further research...

Recent research indicates that approximately 60% of children diagnosed with cancer in Britain are cured and as a result, about 1 in a 1000 of the general population will soon be survivors of childhood cancer. Unfortunately some elements of the therapies which are responsible for this remarkable success are associated with serious complications, sometimes decades after their administration. Ther...

Background The 2013-2016 Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic in West Africa was the largest in history and resulted in a huge public health burden and significant social and economic impact in those countries most affected. Its size, duration and geographical spread presents important opportunities for research than might help national and global health and social care systems to better prepare ...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To assess whether health and other factors are different in short-term cancer survivors (less than five years since diagnosis), long-term survivors (5-10 years), and very long-term survivors (more than 10 years). DESIGN A cross-sectional survey. SETTING New Zealand. SAMPLE 836 survivors of adult-onset cancers (6 months to 43 years since diagnosis). METHODS Survivors w...

Follow up for survivors of childhood cancer is considered essential in order to document any continuing impact on growth, fertility and other systems, as well as provide appropriate care and information to individuals themselves. Appropriate follow up needs to take into account the survivors' own views about reasons for attendance and perceived satisfaction with the services provided. Informati...