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An interim analysis of the national treatment guideline for paediatric germ cell tumours and sex cord stromal tumours by the South African Association of Paediatric Haematology Oncology
Background: The South African Association of Paediatric Haematology Oncology (SAAPHO) developed a national treatment guideline for children with benign and …
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Compassion fatigue among oncology staff at Universitas Academic Hospital Annex
Background: Compassion fatigue (CF) and burnout are prevalent in the field of oncology, particularly among nurses and oncologists. Compassion fatigue …
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Integrated physiotherapy and music therapy for paediatric oncology care: A scoping review protocol
Background: Children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment often experience physical and psychosocial challenges, such as weakness, fatigue, anxiety, and social …
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Two-year overall survival of children with cancer between 2015 and 2021 in Zimbabwe
Background: Childhood cancer survival in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is low, and data are limited. Aim: We investigated 1-year …
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One-week adjuvant breast radiotherapy: Retrospective outcomes from a Johannesburg oncology unit
Background: A 1-week, ultra-hypofractionated adjuvant radiation regimen has been found to be non-inferior to the standard 3-week regimen in women …
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SASQART: South African standards for quality assurance in radiotherapy
The SASQART practice guidelines were set forth by the South African Medical Physics Society & South African Association of Physicists …
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Autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Background: Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is the standard of care for multiple myeloma (MM), even in the era of …
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Exercise, quality of life and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients and survivors
Background: With advances in cancer treatment, survival rates have increased, but patients are now subjected to longer and more intensive …
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Review of presentations and radiotherapy outcomes of patients with malignant spinal cord compression
Background: Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) is the commonest radiotherapy emergency. A high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, early referral …
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A case report of chondroblastic osteosarcoma following treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma
Patients diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) have improved survival because of the early use of effective therapies and positron emission …
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The relationship between seasonality and the diagnosis of acute leukaemia in central South Africa
Background: Leukaemias are haematological malignancies resulting from the abnormal clonal proliferation of haematopoietic precursors. Their incidence is influenced by various …
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Cardiotoxicity in breast cancer – Are we getting to the heart of the matter?
Background: The increasing awareness of chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity has established a unique sub-speciality – cardio-oncology. However, consensus guidelines are still emerging. …
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The genetic landscape of acute myeloid leukaemia in the South African public sector
Background: Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a heterogeneous group of myeloid neoplasms for which two international classification systems exist: the …
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Spinal diffuse midline glioma: An unusual case presentation
Primary spinal cord neoplasms are rare, accounting for 1% of paediatric central nervous system tumours. The majority of which are …
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Epidemiology of head and neck cancer in a Johannesburg Hospital: A file review
Background: There is little to no epidemiological data on the presentation of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in South …
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Testicular germ cell tumours: Outcomes at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
Background: Testis cancer is a rare malignancy, and there are limited data describing Africa’s clinical characteristics and outcomes. Aim: We …
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Experiences of families of men with prostate cancer on supportive care received from nurses
Background: Family members of men diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa) experience a range of supportive care needs. Literature indicated inconsistent …
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A retrospective analysis of concurrent chemoradiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the anus in Johannesburg
Background: Anal cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Aim: A retrospective …
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Comparison of 3D-conformal and intensity-modulated radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer
Background: We compared 3D-conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) planning for left-sided post-mastectomy patients. Aim: To compare …
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