International Journal of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Research

Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2017

  • Reconstructive Angioplasty During Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery Performed in Patients with Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

    Boyko Valeriy, Kharchenko Kateryna, Prasol Vitaliy, Uderbayeva Gukmira

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 51-56
    Received: 27 January 2017
    Accepted: 11 April 2017
    Published: 18 May 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcocr.20170203.11
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    Abstract: Background: Tumor involvement of major vessels, especially the iliac arteries, is used to be the significant limitation for secondary cytoreductive surgery (SCRS) of recurrent ovarian cancer (ROC). Materials and Methods: Patients with ROC (n=46) who were treated in the State Establishment «Zaitsev V. T. Institute of General and Emergent Surgery of ... Show More
  • Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Among Female Nursing Students in University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

    Habu Haruna, Emmanuel Okechukwu Chukwu, Inuwa Ahmadu, Kever Robert Teryila, Maigari Babaji, Lola Nelson, Dathini Hamina

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 57-64
    Received: 30 March 2017
    Accepted: 25 April 2017
    Published: 20 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcocr.20170203.12
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    Abstract: Breast cancer appears to be a disease of both developing and developed nations; it is the leading cause of death universally and responsible for about 12% of death throughout the world. The risk of breast cancer increases with age. The primary factor that increases breast cancer in women includes certain genetic mutations, personal family history o... Show More
  • Discovery, Chemistry, Anticancer Action and Targeting of Cisplatin

    Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Gamini Rajapakse, Shashiprabha Punyakantha Dunuweera

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 65-74
    Received: 8 April 2017
    Accepted: 24 April 2017
    Published: 22 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcocr.20170203.13
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    Abstract: Cisplatin is the first anticancer drug based on inorganic complexes which was discovered accidentally by Rosenberg in 1965. Cisplatin is now used to treat a wide range of cancers such as head and neck testicular, small-cell lung and non-small-cell lung, bladder, cervical and ovarian cancers. Cisplatin has become the premier in combination therapy f... Show More