Incidence and survival rates for adult malignant neuro-epithelial brain tumors in the Somme county (France): A retrospective, population-based study from 2003 to 2013
Conclusion We observed an increase in the incidence of NPBTs and in survival rates between 2009 and 2013. These increases might have been due to broader, earlier access to diagnostic tools and/or improvements in treatment procedures. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Colorectal neoplasia: Are young and female individuals remain at low risk for it?
Conclusion The influence of age and gender on CRC development may not have the same power as before. These findings suggest that firstly, the threshold of colonoscopy needs to be increased, and then a screening program should be decided upon for this region regardless of age and gender. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - October 7, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Explicating social values for resource allocation decisions on new cancer technologies: we, the jury, find ⋯
Conclusions The public considers multiple factors simultaneously while making choices regarding resource allocation for cancer care. A single citizens’ jury appears to be sufficient for eliciting views that are generalizable to a larger population. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 29, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Tobacco use in India and its states: Burden of smoking and smokeless forms of tobacco (2015-25) and its predictors
Conclusion In view of increasing burden of smoking and smokeless tobacco in the urban sector and still high (in numbers) in the rural area is a burning need to initiate focused on control measures to combat associated cancer. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 29, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Use of word “unprecedented” in the media coverage of cancer drugs: Do “unprecedented” drugs live up to the hype?
Conclusion We found just 40% (19/48) of drugs hailed as “unprecedented” were tested in a randomized trial where no superior study could be found, and nearly half had not earned FDA approval. The use of the word “unprecedented” in the lay press is often inaccurate and frequently overstates the importance of findings from the scientific literature. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 25, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Lung cancer incidence in Sulaimani province during (2011 –2015)
Publication date: Available online 22 September 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Nawshirwan G. Rashid, Saman M. Mohammed, Roshna M. Abdulla, Shawnm S.H. Hama, Twana H.M. HamaSalih, Kochar E. Abdullah Lung cancer is the high frequent form of cancer in the world (12.3% of all cancers), It was estimated to be 1.8 million new cases in 2012 (12.9% of the total), 58% of which occurred in the developing countries [1]. according to International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), lung cancer is one of the most common cause of death worldwide, In recent years Incidence of Bronchogenic cancer has been growi...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 23, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The National Cancer Programme in Romania: Challenges in a Low-Resource Healthcare System
Publication date: Available online 21 September 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Adela Elena Popa The incidence and mortality due to malignancies are increasing in Romania. Since 2001, Romania provides the public support for cancer patients through the National Programme for Cancer (NPC). Using documentary analysis, the present paper provides a longitudinal and comprehensive examination of all the policy documents issued during 2001 and 2016 within the programme, and of the five implementation reports available. The paper examines several press articles as a sole source for exploring implementation diffic...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 22, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
No correlation between the prices of oncology orphan drugs in the US and their patient population sizes
Publication date: Available online 21 September 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Szymon Jarosławski, Pascal Auquier, Mondher Toumi Background We sought to assess if orphan oncology drugs that target smaller populations are costlier than those that target larger ones. Methods A list of orphan drugs designated by the FDA and diseases prevalence was retrieved from the FDA. Average Wholesale Prices per unit were obtained from the Red book database. Finding Between June 2011 and June 2016, the FDA approved 31 unique regimens. Their annual treatment costs ranged from $9,474 to $230,400, with a median of $1...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 22, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Medical expenditure for liver cancer in urban China: a 10-year multicenter retrospective survey (2002 –2011)
Conclusion The economic burden of liver cancer is high in China and related medical expenditure has increased. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 22, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Comparison of two training techniques (mannequin versus flip-chart presentation) of breast self examination of rural women: An interventional study
Publication date: Available online 22 September 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Shyamsundar J Raithatha, Anusha Mangalampalli, Manishkumar Patel, Dinesh Kumar, Mahima Tapadiya Breast self-examination (BSE) is an important component of any program for the early detection of breast cancer. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the mannequin based approach on BSE practices through a community based quasi-experimental study with a control group. A sample size of 109 rural women was selected for the interventions. Data was collected using an interview schedule before and after the inter...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - September 22, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cervical cancer screening in rural India: Cutting on manpower crisis
Publication date: September 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy, Volume 13 Author(s): Sandeep Singh, Showket Hussain, Sorabh Badaya (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - August 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cervical cancer screening in rural India: Cutting on manpower crisis.
Publication date: Available online 7 August 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Sandeep Singh (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - August 8, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The current situation of palliative care in Turkey
Conclusions While palliative care service has improved remarkably in Turkey recently, laws seem to be barrier to provide excellent palliative care service. A change in health policy may result in positive outcomes in that area of practice. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - July 20, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Diverging EU health regulations: The urgent need for co ordination and convergence
Publication date: Available online 16 July 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Anastassia Negrouk, Denis Lacombe, Françoise Meunier At the time of mayor breakthroughs in knowledge of molecular biology leading to change in design and conduct of innovative clinical research, there is a clear need for optimal co-operation at the EU level as well as with each Member States. The current legal framework for health research is developed and revised by several DGs dealing with clinical trials, data protection, in-vitro diagnostic tests and biomarkers. Also medical devices and advanced therapy directive / regulati...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - July 16, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The current situation of palliative care practice in turkey
Conclusions While palliative care service has improved remarkably in Turkey recently, laws seem to be barrier to provide excellent palliative care service. A change in health policy may result in positive outcomes in that area of practise. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - July 14, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
