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Needs and Satisfaction of Cancer Patients on the Medical Services in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (제주지역 암환자의 의료서비스 요구도 및 만족도 분석)

  • Kim, Woo-Jeong;Kim, Min-Young;Chang, Weon-Young;Choi, Jae-Hyuck
    • Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.153-160
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate needs and satisfaction on the medical services of cancer patients in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Methods: Total 174 cancer patients, who visited at the clinic of Jeju National University Hospital, submitted informed consent and participated in this study from July 13 to July 30, 2009. Self questionnaire was used and data were analyzed with Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Mann-Whitney U test, ANOVA, and Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Participants expressed the needs of most economical support (3.38 out of 4), followed by counseling of treatment plan (3.22), information of disease (3.07), and disease management except cancer (2.97). Participants were satisfied most with religious counseling (3.41), followed by nursing service support (3.39), employment counseling (3.26), and counseling for family or interpersonal relationships (3.26). The satisfaction of economical support was the lowest (1.98). Satisfaction of men was higher than women, and needs in patients who were living with children was the highest. Patients who were living alone or with children showed the lowest satisfaction about the medical services. There were no significant differences in the general characteristics, however, participants who were older than 60 years of age or had higher income showed lower needs and higher satisfaction. There were no significant differences in the medical characteristics, however, thyroid cancer patients and patients who were treated with radiation therapy or transarterial embolization showed low satisfaction. Conclusion: Cancer patients seemed to need more economical support, information of treatment or disease, and symptom management. Furthermore, there were various needs about the services, depending on family formation or economical support of patients. Therefore, it is certain that patients who were suffering from other cancers, except the 5 major cancers, needed more services. In conclusion, continuous and systemic policy to consider patient's characteristics and needs are needed in community as well as health care system.

Two Cases of Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Patients by Combined Treatment of Rhus Vernifciflua Stokes Decoction and Chemotherapy (옻나무 전탕추출물 한방치료와 항암화학요법을 병용한 대장암 4기 환자 2례)

  • Kim, Bo-Geun;Park, Sang-Chae
    • Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.63-70
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    • 2011
  • Background & Objectives : Colorectal Cancer is 10% of all cancer incidence and the motality from colorectal cancer is nearly 450,000 a year. Since chemopreventive agents from Herbal medicine is hot issue recently, to prove antitumor effecicacy of Rhus vernifciflua STOKES decoction(Chijong-tang), clinical study was carried out. Here we report two patients with colorectal cancer of stage IV. One is colorectal cancer patient with liver, lung metastases underwent operation, chemotherapy. The other patient with liver metastasis underwent chemotherapy. All of two patients acquired tolerance. Methods : One patient visited Hana oriental medicine Clinic in 2010 and was treated using Chijong-tang for 17 months at Hana Oriental Clinic. The other patient visited Hana oriental medicine Clinic in 2011 and was treated using Chijong-tang for 5 months at Hana Oriental Clinic. Results : Chijong-tang showed no side effect, no more tolerance during its treatment with chemotherapy and tumor size was retarded based on CT scanning. Overall, this case report suggests that Rhus vernifciflua STOKES can be a potent cancer preventive agents for colorectal cancer but it is still required to verify the scientific and clinical evidences for Rhus vernifciflua STOKES decoction (Chijong-tang).

Electroacupuncture for the Treatment of the Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patient: A Case Report (전자침술로 호전된 유방암 환자의 항암화학요법 유발 말초신경병증 증례보고)

  • Park, Ji Hye;Lee, Jin Sun;Cho, Chong Kwan;Yoo, Hwa Seung
    • Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of electroacupuncture on chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer patient. Methods : The patient is a female with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) who was diagnosed with breast cancer and suffering from paresthesia of extremities after chemotherapy of docetaxel. The patient was treated with electroacupuncture (15 minutes per one time) twice a day for 14 days. The clinical outcomes were measured by Patient Neurotoxicity Questionnaire (PNQ) grade and visual analogue scale (VAS). Results : In this case, PNQ Item 1 (numbness) grade was improved from D to C, Item 2 (weakness) grade was from C to B. The score of upper limbs VAS was decreased from 7 to 2, lower limbs was from 7 to 5 respectively. Edema of both extremities was also improved. Conclusions : This case study suggests that electroacupuncture therapy may have significant effects of CIPN in breast cancer patient.

Effect of Cancer Symptoms and Fatigue on Chemotherapy-related Cognitive Impairment and Depression in People with Gastrointestinal Cancer (암증상과 피로가 소화기 암 환자의 항암화학요법 관련 인지기능 감퇴와 우울에 미치는 영향)

  • Oh, Pok Ja;Lee, Jung Ran
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.46 no.3
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    • pp.420-430
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test a hypothetical model of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) and depression in people with gastrointestinal cancer. Methods: A purposive sample of 198 patients undergoing chemotherapy was recruited from November 2014 to July 2015. The instruments were Everyday Cognition (ECog), Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F), and M. D. Anderson Symptom Inventory-Gastrointestinal Cancer Module. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and path analysis. Results: CRCI was directly affected by cancer symptoms (${\beta}=.19$, p=.004) and fatigue (${\beta}=.56$, p<.001)($R^2=47.2%$). Depression was directly affected by fatigue (${\beta}=.48$, p<.001) and CRCI (${\beta}=.27$, p<.001). However, The impact of cancer symptoms on depression was confirmed through the mediating effect of CRCI. Conclusion: Results indicate that in patients with gastrointestinal cancer undergoing chemotherapy along with the direct physiologic effects (fatigue, symptoms) of cancer treatment may have altered cognitive function leading to depression.

Korean Medicine-based Integrative Oncology Therapies on adverse effects of Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer : 2 Cases (한의기반 통합암치료로 비소세포폐암 환자의 항암화학요법 후유증 개선 2례)

  • Ji-yoon, Yeom;Su-bin, Ahn;Su-jung, Park;Seung-yun, Oh
    • Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.57-66
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    • 2022
  • Objective: To report the improvements with Korean medicine-based integrative cancer therapies on adverse effects of adjuvant chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer patients. Method: There were two patients complained cough, rhinorrhea, numbness, general weakness, nausea and dyspepsia after chemotherapy. They got treated centered on Korean medicine including herbal medicine, acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, hand and foot bath. They were also treated Western immunotherapies like Thymosin at regular intervals. The symptoms were measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 15 for Palliative Care(EORTC QLQ C-15 PAL) and their subjective assessments. Results: Their chief complaints were relieved and their quality of life scores was improved even though they have been receiving chemotherapy continuously. Conclusion: These cases revealed a possibility that Korean medicine-based integrative cancer therapies could improve some symptoms after chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer.

Metachronous Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis from Invasive Breast Carcinoma: A Case Report with Imaging Findings (침윤성 유방암의 이시성 반대쪽 액와 림프절 전이: 영상 소견을 포함한 증례 보고)

  • Jieun Kim;Hyun Kyung Jung;Woogyeong Kim
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.83 no.1
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    • pp.239-245
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    • 2022
  • Contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis is a rare entity in breast cancer and is currently classified as a distant metastasis; however, recent studies have proposed aggressive curative treatment since this entity may manifest as a locoregional disease. Herein, we report a rare case of contralateral axillary lymph node metastasis that presented with imaging findings 22 months after the initial breast cancer diagnosis in a 67-year-old female. The patient underwent lymph node dissection of the axilla with adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. A follow-up examination 6 months after surgery showed no evidence of tumor recurrence or metastasis.

Levels of Barriers to Pain Management of Cancer Patients and their Nurses (암 환자와 간호사의 통증관리 장애정도)

  • Yoo, Yang-Sook;Lee, Won-Hee;Cho, Ok-Hee;Lee, So-Woo
    • Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.224-233
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to provide basic data for developing an effective strategy for cancer pain management by comparing the levels of barriers to pain management of metastatic or advanced cancer patient and their nurses. Methods: The subject of this study were 155 patients who were treated for metastatic or advanced cancer at one of three hospitals in Seoul from January 2004 to January 2005, and 153 nurses who take care of those patients. The levels of barriers to pain management were measured using a tool developed by Gunnarsdottir et al. (2002), 27 questions on a six point scale. The levels of stresses were measured using a tool modified from a stress response measurement reported by Goh Gyung-bong et al. (2000), 27 questions on a five point scale. The levels of barriers in cancer patients were analyzed using t-test and ANOVA, while the data obtained from patients and nurses were compared by t-test. Results: Higher levels of barriers to pain management were found in three groups: 'less than middle school,' 'not treated with anti-cancer chemotherapy,' and 'ECOG of 2.' The level (2.55) of barriers to pain management in the patient group was higher than that (1.76) of the nurse group. Both of the two groups had high levels of barriers in two variables: 'There is a danger of becoming addicted to pain medicine.' and 'Using pain medicine blocks your ability to know if you have any new pain.' There was not a significant difference in the levels of stresses between the two groups. Conclusion: It was found that, for effective cancer pain management practices, it would be necessary to provide cancer patients and their nurses with education and training about pain management and related barriers.

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Radiation Therapy for T2N0 Glottic Cancer (T2N0 병기 성문암의 방사선치료)

  • Kim, Jae-Chul
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.217-222
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    • 2006
  • $\underline{Purpose}$: This study evaluated the results of definitive radiation therapy and the prognostic factors that affect survival rates for T2N0 glottic cancer patients. $\underline{Materials\;and\;Methods}$: Thirty patients with T2N0 glottic cancer who were treated with definitive radiation therapy at our institution between September 1986 and June 2004 were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were pathologically confirmed as having squamous cell carcinoma and were staged as AJCC T2N0. The age of the patients ranged from 39 to 79 (median 62) years and all were male. A total dose of $66{\sim}70\;Gy$ (median 66 Gy) was delivered with a 6-MV linear accelerator in $6.5{\sim}7$ weeks. The median follow-up period was 63 months. $\underline{Results}$: The actuarial disease-free survival rate for the entire group of the patients was 79% at 5 years. The five-year disease-free survival rates for patients without and with subglottic extension were 90% and 56%, respectively (p=0.03). However, anterior commissure involvement, supraglottic extension, and impaired cord mobility were not statistically significant prognostic factors. The five-year disease-free survival rates for patients with and without concurrent chemotherapy were 86% and 69%, respectively (p=0.47). $\underline{Conclusion}$: Subglottic extension can be considered a poor prognostic factor for T2N0 glottic cancer.

Treatment of Early Glassy Cell Carcinoma of Uterine Cervix (초기 자궁경부 유리세포암의 치료)

  • Kim Ok-Bae;Kim Jin-Hee;Choi Tae-Jin
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.123-127
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical findings, treatment, and outcome of patients with glassy cell carcinoma of cervix. Materials and Methods: We reviewed all cases of glassy cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix confirmed and treated at the Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University, between January 1993 and December 2005. There were 7 cases with histopathologically confirmed gassy cell carcinoma. A tumor was diagnosed as glassy cell carcinoma if over 50% of the tumor cell type displayed glassy cell features. Six patients with stage IB had radical hysterectomy and bilateral pelvic node dissection, and 2 of them received adjuvant external pelvic irradiation with concurrent chemotherapy. Remaining one patient with stage IIA had curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy with external pelvic irradiation and brachytherapy. Results: There were 7 patients diagnosed as glassy cell carcinoma among the 3,745 (0.2%) patients of carcinoma of uterine cervix. The mean age of 7 patients was 44 years with range of 35 to 53 years of age. The most frequent symptom was vaginal bleeding (86%). By the punch biopsy undertaken before treatment of 7 cases, 2 only cases could diagnose as glassy cell carcinoma of uterine cervix, but remaining of them confirmed by surgical pathological examination. The mean follow up duration was 73 months with range of 13 to 150 months. All 7 patients were alive without disease after treatment. Conclusion: Glassy cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix is a distinct clinicopathologic entity that demonstrates an aggressive biologic behavior. However for early-stage disease, we may have more favorable clinical outcome with radical surgery followed by chemoradiothery.

Informational Needs of Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy (항암화학요법 환자의 정보요구 분석)

  • Han, Kyung-Ja;Lee, Eun-Ok;Kim, Mae-Ja;Hah, Yang-Sook;Park, Young-Sook;Song, Mi-Soon;Chung, Chae-Weon;Park, Sung-Hee;Moon, Mi-Hye
    • Asian Oncology Nursing
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.135-142
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    • 2004
  • Purpose: To examine informational needs of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was utilized. The sample was 198 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy for a diagnosis of stomach or lung cancer at a university hospital. A modified version of Toronto Informational Needs Questionnaire was applied. Results: Subjects reported highest informational needs in prognosis dimension, followed by the treatment dimension including side effects and alternative therapy. Information about medical tests and follow-up care after the treatment was also in great need. Dimensions of support for patients/family and sexuality were low in need. The degree of informational needs was negatively correlated with patient's age and number of children. Differences were found in informational needs according to the educational level employment status, and gender of the patients, while diagnosis and treatment options did not make differences in informational needs. Conclusion: Health care professionals need to perceive informational needs of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, and to provide them with information especially in the area of prognosis and treatment. Informational intervention would be effective when it is given with consideration of patient's characteristics.

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