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Background
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive cancer with often poor outcomes. Limited biomarkers exist for predicting clinical outcomes. The Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) serum antibody test (AMERK) has shown potential for indicating better recurrence‐free survival in a single‐institution study. The study aimed to evaluate the link between initial AMERK serostatus and survival. Secondary...
Background
The authors identified tumor, treatment, and patient characteristics that may contribute to differences in breast cancer (BC) mortality by race, rurality, and area‐level socioeconomic status (SES) among women diagnosed with stage IIIB–IV BC in Georgia.
Methods
Using the Georgia Cancer Registry, 3084 patients with stage IIIB–IV primary BC (2013–2017) were identified. Cox proportional...
Melanoma has one of the highest somatic mutational burdens among solid malignancies. Although the rapid progress in genomic research has contributed immensely to our understanding of the pathogenesis of melanoma, the clinical significance of the vast array of genomic alterations discovered by next‐generation sequencing is far from being fully characterized. Most mutations prevalent in melanoma are...
BACKGROUND
Korean American women have among the lowest rates of cervical cancer screening in the United States. The authors evaluated a multicomponent intervention combining community education with navigation services to reduce access barriers and increase screening rates in this underserved population. It was hypothesized that cervical cancer screening rates would be higher among women who received...
BACKGROUND:Cancer patients and their oncologists often report differing perceptions of consultation discussions and discordant expectations regarding treatment outcomes. CONNECT, a computer‐based communication aid, was developed to improve communication between patients and oncologists.
METHODS:CONNECT includes assessment of patient values, goals, and communication preferences; patient communication...
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