• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.193-198
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• 2002

목적 : 희돌기교종은 천천히 자라는 낮은 빈도의 뇌 종양으로서 수술로 치유되지만 완전절제가 어려워 수술후 방사선치료가 추천되고 있다. 희돌기교종 환자의 방사선치료후 생존율과 이 생존율에 영향을 미치는 예후 인자들을 알아보기 위해 이 연구를 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1983년 3월 부터 1997년 12월 까지 177개월 동안에 가톨릭대학교 강남성모병원 치료방사선과에서는 조직학적 진단이 확진된 총 42예(남:여 = 25:17)의 희돌기교종 환자에 대한 방사선치료를 실시하였다. 방사선치료는 6 MV 선형가속기를 이용하여 180 cGy/일, 주 5회 씩, 총 조사선량 $39.6\~75.6\;Gy$ (중앙값 54 Gy)를 실시하였다. 환자의 나이는 $5\~62$세(중앙값 39세)에 분포하였으며 추적조사 기간은 $8\~152$개월(평균 63.4개월)이었다. 방사선치료 종료일을 기준으로 생존율(Kaplan-Meier 법)과 이 생존율에 영향을 미치는 인자들을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결과 : 방사선치료후 5년 생존율(5YSR)은 $65.3\%$ 이었다(중앙값 90개월). 종양의 수술적 제거를 실시한 경우가 조직 생검 만을 한 경우 보다 생존율이 좋았으며$(5YSR;\;69.9\%\;vs\;26.7\%;\;p<0.01)$, 수술후 방사선치료를 4주 이내에 실시한 군이 4주 이후의 경우보다 생존율이 좋은 것으로 나타났다$(5YSR;\;86\%\;vs\;49\%;\;p<0.03)$. 종양에 대한 방사선 총 조사선량이 60 Gy 이상인 군에서는 60 Gy 이하 치료한 군에 비하여 생존율의 증가를 보이지 않았다$(5YSR;\;74.9\%\;vs\;33.3\%;\;p<0.02)$. 조직학적 악성 분화도가 높을수록 생존율은 낮았으며(p<0.01). 종양의 크기, 뇌내 종양의 위치, 전뇌 방사선조사의 유무, 방사선치료에 소요된 총 기간, 성별, 나이, 화학요법 치료 유무 등에 따른 생존율 변화의 차이는 없는 것으로 분석되었다(p>0.05). 결론 : 희돌기교종 환자의 방사선치료는 국소적으로 병소부위에 수술후 4주 이내에 실시하여 생존율 증가를 관찰 할 수 있었다. 또한 전통적인 분할 방사선치료 시 총 방사선조사선량이 60 Gy 이상은 생존율을 증가시키지 못하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.222-226
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• 2012

Background : Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy and delayed breast reconstruction with post-supplementary treatment are the two types of breast reconstruction currently performed when treating breast cancer. Post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) not only reduces local recurrence but also improves overall survival. However, the complications and survival rates associated with PMRT need to be clear when determining the timing of breast reconstruction. Accordingly, we investigated the optimal timing of breast reconstruction by observing patients who underwent mastectomy followed by PMRT, based on their overall health and aesthetic satisfaction. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed 21 patients who underwent breast reconstruction with PMRT between November 2004 and November 2010. We collected data regarding the various methods of mastectomy, and the modality of adjuvant therapy, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiotherapy. Telephone interviews were conducted to study the general and aesthetic satisfaction. Results : Patients who received PMRT after breast reconstruction showed a greater complication rate than those undergoing breast reconstruction after PMRT (P=0.02). Aesthetic satisfaction was significantly higher in the groups undergoing breast reconstruction after PMRT (P=0.03). Patients who underwent breast reconstruction before PMRT developed complications more frequently, but they expressed greater aesthetic satisfaction with the treatment. Conclusions : It is recommended that the complication rates and aesthetic satisfaction after breast reconstruction be carefully considered when determining the optimal timing for radiotherapy.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.419-430
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• 1995

There is a need to investigate folk remedies used by patients with breast cancer because there is little information about the subject, even though many Korean women with breast cancer have used folk remedies during and after their treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate and describe the phenomena and the meaning of folk remedies in order to better understand patients with breast cancer and to suggest directions for comprehensive nursing care. The Questions for the study were as follows What kinds of folk remedies do patients with breast cancer use\ulcorner What are the routes of knowing about folk remedies in patients with breast cancer\ulcorner What are the patterns of the usage of the folk remedies\ulcorner Why do patients with breast cancer use folk remedies\ulcorner What are the meanings of folk remedies to patients with breast cancer\ulcorner To answer these questions, a qualitative research method was used. Thirty-nine patients were recruited from university teaching hospitals from March, 1993 to November 1994. Many of them underwent either modified radical mastectomy or received various adjuvant therapy including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy. Data were collected by in-depth interviews, observations, medical records, and analyzed step-by-step using qualitative analysis. The results were as follows : 1. Patients with breast cancer have used many different kinds of folk remedies. 2. Patients with breast cancer did not know the exact effects of the folk remedies. Also the effects could not be exactly proven by the patients. 3. Patients with breast cancer received information about many kinds of folk remedies through various communication systems, such as other patients, their families and relatives, friends, and many types of mass media. 4. To use the folk remedies was one kind of illness behavior that was used by these patients. 5. Folk remedies were used to deal with not only anxiety by the patients themselves but also as the expression of affection and concern by families and relatives. 6. The use of folk remedies was one of the adaptation behaviors in patients with breast cancer whose disease was in the terminal stage. Based on the above findings, one suggestion was made : To continue further studies on folk remedies used by other patients with cancer in order to further explain health and illness behavior of Korean people.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.5989-5993
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• 2013

Background: Radiation therapy is the mainstay of treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Importance of tumor coverage and challenges posed by its unique and critical location are well evident. Therefore we aimed to evaluate our radiation treatment plan through dose volume histograms (DVHs) to find planning target volume (PTV) dose coverage and factors affecting it. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study covered 45 histologically proven nasopharyngeal cancer patients who were treated with definitive 3D-CRT and chemotherapy between Feb 2006 to March 2013 at the Department of Oncology, Section Radiation Oncology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. DVH was evaluated to find numbers of shrinking field (phases), PTV volume in different phases and its coverage by the 95% isodose lines, along with influencing factors. Results: There were 36 males (80%) and 9 females (20%) in the age range of 12-84 years. Stage IVA (46.7%) was the most common stage followed by stage III (31.1). Eighty six point six-percent received induction, 95.5% received concurrent and 22.2% received adjuvant chemotherapy. The prescribed median radiation dose was 70Gy to primary, 60Gy to clinically positive neck nodes and 50Gy to clinically negative neck regions. Mean dose to spinal cord was 44.2Gy and to optic chiasma was 52Gy. Thirty seven point eight-percent patients completed their treatment in three phases while 62.2% required four to five phases. Mean volume for PTV3 was $247.8cm^3$ (50-644.3), PTV4 $173.8cm^3$ (26.5-345.1) and PTV5 $119.6cm^3$ (18.9-246.1) and PTV volume coverage by 95% isodose lines were 74.4%, 85.7% and 100% respectively. Advanced T stage, intracranial extension and tumor volume > $200cm^3$ were found to be important factors associated with decreased PTV coverage by 95% isodose line. Conclusions: 3D CRT results in adequate PTV dose coverage by 95% isodose line. However advanced T stage, intracranial extension and large target volume require more advanced techniques like IMRT for appropriate PTV coverage.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.303-310
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• 1998

목적 : 국소적으로 진행된 직장암의 방사선치료에 있어 전통적인 치료방법으로 알려져 있는 근치적 수술 및 보조 방사선 및 항암치료의 성적을 알아보고 이에 영향을 미치는 예후 인자를 알아보기 위함이다. 대상 및 방법 : 1989년 7월 부터 1993년 12월 까지 항문상방 15 cm 이내에 존재하는 직장암으로 진단받고 근치적 수술을 받은 71명의 환자를 대상으로 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 방사선치료는 6 MeV 선형가속기를 사용하여 주5회씩 5040 cGy 까지 조사되였고 수술후 21일에서 94일 사이에 시작되었고 5-FU와 ACNU chemotherapy가 4주 간격으로 시행되었다. 결과 : 전체환자의 5년 생존율과 5년 무병생존율은 각각 58.8$\%$및 57$\%$였다. 대상환자들의 2년 국소제어율은 76.6$\%$였다. 생존기간 및 무병생존기간의 중앙값은 각각 30개월 및 27개월이었다. 단변량 및 다변량분석시 무병생존율에 의미있게 예후인자로 작용했던 요인은 국소림프절로의 전이여부, 4개 이상의 임파선 전이, 6주이상의 수술과 방사선치료 시작 사이의 간격 및 7일 이상 지속되는 방사선치료 도중의 휴식기간 등이었다. 결론 : 국소적으로 진행된 직장암의 경우 근치적 수술 및 방사선치료 및 5-FU/ACNU를 기본으로 한 항암제를 시행하였을 때 B3 이상의 병기에서는 아직도 생존율이 저조하며 bowel wall penetration이 있거나 국소 림프절전이가 있을 때는 국소제어율도 환자의 절반 정도에서 밖에 얻을 수 없을 뿐만이 아니라 림프절전이가 없는 경우라도 원격전이율이 치료실패의 많은 부분을 차지함을 알 수 있었다. 이는 좀더 효과적인 항암치료제의 선택과 투여 방법이 방사선치료와 병행될 필요가 있음을 시사하며 수술 후 보조적인 방사선치료를 시행함에 있어서 방사선치료가 시작되는 기간이 지연될 때, 또 방사선치료가 7일 이상 중단될 때 치료결과에 영향을 줄 수 있음을 보여준다. 직장선암의 경우 수술과 방사선치료시작까지의 기간이 필요이상으로 연장되거나 치료중 휴식기간이 생겨 전체치료기간이 길어지지 않게 하여야 할 것이다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.220-223
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• 2000

Mucosal melanoma of the head and neck is a rare and usually lethal disease. Primary laryngeal malignant melanoma(LMM) are exceedingly rare tumors that morphologically are readily confused with more common types of laryngeal cancer. Treatment of choice for LMM is complete surgical excision and elective lymph node dissection is usually not recommended. The use of radiation or chemotherapy is generally thought to have no effect on local or distant disease and currently used as adjuvant therapy. The prognosis is extremely poor. We have experienced a 61 year old male patient with symptoms of foreign body and lump sense in throat. A dark pigmented polypoid mass was found on the right aryepiglottic folds with normal mobility of vocal cord. Total laryngectomy was performed under the diagnosis of malignant melanoma. Bone scan revealed multiple bony metastasis on ribs and lumbar vertebrae after 5 months of operation. There have been no evidence of recurrence at primary area. The patient died after 8 months of operation.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제68권5호
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• pp.286-289
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• 2010

A 55-year old woman with advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer was admitted to hospital for the management of severe chest pain, which measured 7 out of 10 on a numerical rating scale (NRS). Despite palliative radiation and the application of multiple epidural blocks, she continued to experience severe cancer pain. We gradually increased the dose of transdermal fentanyl patches from $500{\mu}g/hr$ to $3,650{\mu}g/hr$, for 3 months without any significant side effects. Concomitantly, adjuvant therapy with antidepressants and anticonvulsants were added, decreasing the patient's pain to NRS 3~4 down from 7. After being transferred to a hospice clinic, her chest pain was well-controlled below NRS 4 by means of strong opioid medications, including the highest dose of transdermal fentanyl $4,050{\mu}g/hr$ for more than 16 months.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was aimed to identify the influencing factors on the quality of life among breast cancer survivors. Methods: The subjects were 159 female patients who visited out-patient department (OPD) after the mass removal surgery for breast cancer and had completed adjuvant treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy at a university hospital and a general hospital. Data collection was conducted using the Ferrell QOL scale, the Mishel uncertainty scale, the Fitts & Osgoods body image scale revised by Jeon & Kim. the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and the Kang family support scale. Results: The level of QOL in the participants was in the middle. There were a significant correlation between QOL, uncertainty, self-esteem, and family support. There were significant differences in QOL with the perceived health condition and the best support person. In a regression analysis, the most powerful predictor of QOL was body image (21.7%). Altogether uncertainty and perceived health condition explained 28.6% of the variance of QOL of the participants. Conclusion: Body image, uncertainty, and perceived health condition were important predictors of QOL. These results demonstrated the need for developing interventions to improve QOL of breast cancer survivors.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.204-207
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• 2015

We are reporting an unusual case of dural arteriovenous fistula (AVF) of the superior sagittal sinus (SSS) after tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer. A 30-year-old female arrived at the emergency room with a sudden headache and left sided weakness and sensory loss. In her past medical history, she was diagnosed with breast cancer 1 year prior, and subsequently underwent a breast conserving mastectomy with whole breast radiation and adjuvant chemotherapy with tamoxifen. At the time of admission, computed tomography showed a small acute intracerebral hemorrhage at the right parietal cortex, and magnetic resonance imaging showed that a dural AVF at the SSS with a prominent and tortuous venous enhancement along the centrum semiovale was present. Cerebral angiography showed that the dural AVF at the mid-portion of the SSS with meningeal arterial feeding vessels entering the wall of the SSS, then draining through the dilated cortical veins. Our patient had no signs of active malignancy or any abnormalities in her coagulation profile, so it can be concluded that the tamoxifen was the likely cause of the SSS thrombosis and dural AVF. The dural AVF was treated by an endovascular coil embolization for the arterialized segment of the SSS. The patient dramatically recovered favorably from left side motor and sensory deficit. The best clinical approach is to screen potential patients of tamoxifen hormonal therapy and educate them on the sign and symptoms of life threatening thromboembolic events while taking tamoxifen.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.838-842
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• 1997

비정형 폐기관지 카시노이드(carcinoid)는 드문 폐 종양으로 기원이 신경호르몬 종양으로 사려되며 전형적인 카시노이드와 소세포암 사이의 중간 정도의 악성도를 나타내는 형태이다. 저자들은 무증상이며, 호르몬 생성을 보이지 않은 비정형 카시노이드를 수술치험 하였다. 환자는 49세 여자환자로 단순흉부촬영상 우연히 발견된 우하엽의 종괴를 주소로 내원하였다. 기관지 내시경하 조직검사에서 진단되어 우하엽 및 중엽 절제술과 종경동 임파선 박리술을 시행받고 술후 4주후에 방사선 치료를 받았다.