• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.2377-2381
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• 2013

A total of 285 patients with stage Ib2 and IIa2 cervical cancer were categorized into three groups, and received preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with vaginal intracavitary irradiation, neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone or radiotherapy, respectively. The effective rate of 70.6 % in group 1 was much higher than 41.4% in group 2 (P=0.000) and 46.9 % in group 3 (P=0.000); The percentage of patients receiving postoperative adjuvant therapy was 44.1% in group 1, much lower than 67.8% in group 2 (P=0.001) and 64.6% in group 3 (P=0.004); The percentage of patients with no postoperative risk factor in group 1 was 52.0%, much higher than 32.2% in group 2 (P=0.006) and 35.4% in group 3 (P=0.019); The occurrence rate of surgery-related complications in groups 1, 2 and 3 were 29.4%, 28.7%, and 33.3%, respectively, with no statistical differences among the groups (P=0.981). Regarding preoperative neoadjuvant complications, none were obvious in group 3, while occurrence rates of myelosuppression in groups 1 and 2 were 89.1% and 86.6%, of nausea and vomitting were 78.4% and 78.2%, but without significant differences (all P>0.05). Among 166 patients who received postoperative adjuvant therapy in the three groups, the occurrence rates were: 65.4%, 64.3% and 61.1% respectively for myelosuppression; 42.3%, 38.1%, and 38.9% for nausea and vomiting; 9.6%, 9.5% and 9.7% for urocystitis; and 63.5%, 69.0% and 65.3% enteritis and rectitis. There were no statistically significant differences among them (all P>0.05). The five-year disease-free survival rates (DFS) in groups 1, 2, 3 were 78.3%, 75.1%, 80.9%, respectively; the five-year overall survival rates (OS) were 81.4%, 78.2%, and 81.1%, respectively. The five-year OS of 166 patients receiving postoperative in the three groups were 72.4%, 69.5%, and 71.8%, respectively, with no significant variation (all P>0.05). Although there were no differences among three groups in DFS and OS, preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with intracavitary radiotherapy may increase the effective rate and the percentage of patients with no postoperative risk factors and decrease the percentage of patients receiving postoperative adjuvant therapy, thereby decreasing complications indirectly and increasing quality of life.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.357-367
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• 1997

목적 : 근치적 절제술과 골반림프절 절제술을 시행한 자궁경부암 환자 중에서 치료실패의 위험인자가 있어서 술후 방사선치료를 시행한 환자를 대상으로 치료성적, 예후인자, 실패양상을 알아보기 위하여 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : FIGO 병기 IB, IIA와 IIB 환자 중에서 근치적 수술과 방사선치료를 시행하고 추적조사가 가능하였던 124명을 대상으로 하였다. 환자들은 1985년 3월부터 1994년 3원까지 수술후 방사선치료를 시행하였으며 최소 추적기간은 24개월이었다. 모든 환자는 4-MV 선형가속기를 이용한 외부방사선치료를 전골반에 50-6OGy를 조사하였고 일부 환자는 코발트를 이용한 고선량율 강내치료를 추가하였다. 결과 : 전체 환자의 5년 생존율과 5년 무병 생존율은 각각 $75.4\%,\;73.5\%$였고, 단변수 분석상 5년 무병 생존율에 영향을 미치는 인자는 림프절 전이 유무, 개수와 위치, 종양의 크기, 자궁체부 침운, 자궁주위조직 침윤, 병기, 자궁경부벽 침윤정도, 질 절제면 양성, 그리고 치료 관계 인자로 방사선량, 강내치료, 항암제 등이 통계상 유의하였으며, 다변량 분석상 림프절 전이와 종양의 크기, 질 절제면 양성이 유의하였다. 치료 실패는 33명이었고 2명은 다른 원인으로 사망하였고 부위별로는 국소재발이 13명, 원격전이 13명 국소-원격 동시 실패가 7명이었고 추적 종료시점까지 5명이 생존하였다. 국소재발은 병기 IB, 림프절 전이 양성 또는 질 절제면 양성 환자에서 많이 발생하였으며 림프절 전이 음성환자에서는 빈도는 낮았으나 원격전이가 상대적으로 더 많았다. 그리고 병기 lIB에서 5년 생존율 은 $56\%$ 였고 22명 중에서 9명이 재발하였다. 결론 : 수술후 방사선치료는 비교적 효과적인 방법이지만 다수의 재발 위험인자들을 가진 환자에게 술후 방사선치료만으로는 재발을 막기가 충분하지 않으므로 방사선감작제의 추가나 동시방사선-항암치료 등의 보다 효과적인 방법이 필요할 것으로 성각되며, 술혹 방사선치료의 효율을 정하기 위하여 무작위 표본 추출에 의한 전향적 연구가 필오하다. 그리고 병기 IIB는 항암치료와 수술후 방사선치료를 시행해도 치료 성적이 나쁘므로 일차적으로 근치적 방사선치료를 시행해야한다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.147-154
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• 1999

Objectives: To construct basic data to develop strategies for achieving higher Pap test coverage rate by evaluating factors associated with the use of Pap test through population-based survey. Methods: 16.4%(671) of the 4,090 women, who were eligible population for this study, in 3 Myens of Chung-ju City participated in this study voluntarily from July 21 to 26, 1997. After basic physical examination by trained doctors, they were interviewed with structured questionnaire by well-educated interviewers. Results: It shows that only 54.3% of study participants experienced Pap test. The strongest factor which is related with the use of Pap test was the history of having breast screening tests(aOR=8.71, 95% CI=4.25-17.84). Probability of ever having Pap test was also higher in married women(aOR of single=0.46, 95% CI=0.29-0.72), younger(Ptrend<0,051, more educated (Ptrend<0.001), non-smoker (aOR of smoker=0.25, 95% CI=0.12-0.55), women of ever having Hepatitis test(aOR=2.60, 95% CI=1.73-3.88) in multiple lineal logistic analysis. Conclusions : This study suggests that several factors significantly associated with the use of Pap test, and especially, high-risk population for cervical cancer such as women of older ages, less educated, living alone are less likely to have the Pap test. We should concentrate on encouraging high-risk women in the use of Pap test to improve Pap test coverage rate.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권18호
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• pp.8473-8477
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• 2016

Background: High risk human papilloma virus (HPV) types 16 and 18 have been proven as central causes of cervical cancer and safety and immunogenicity of HPV vaccines are sufficiently established. Knowledge and practices of HPV vaccination among medical and paramedical students is vital as these may strongly determine intention to recommend vaccination to others in the future. The present study was therefore undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination among medical and paramedical students and to analyze factors influencing them. Materials and Methods: The present cross sectional study, conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital in south India, included undergraduate students aged 18 years and above, belonging to medical, dental and nursing streams, after informed written consent. Results: Out of 957 participants, only 430 (44.9%) displayed good knowledge and only 65 (6.8%) had received HPV vaccination. Among the unvaccinated, 433 (48.54%), were not willing to take the vaccine. Concerns regarding the efficacy (30.5%), safety (26.1%) and cost of the vaccine (21.7%) were responsible for this. Age, gender, family history of malignancy and mother's education had no influence on knowledge. Compared to medical students, nursing students had better knowledge (OR-1.49, 95% CI 0.96 to 2.3, p = 0.072) and students of dentistry had poor knowledge (OR-0.50 95% CI 0.36 to 0.70, p<0.001). Conclusions: The knowledge and uptake of HPV vaccination among medical and paramedical students in India is poor. Targeted health education interventions may have huge positive impact not only on the acceptance of vaccination among them, but also on their intention to recommend the vaccine in future.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.2211-2215
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of post-Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) complications in Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Retrospective chart review was performed for 200 patients undergoing LEEP during January 2012 to February 2013. Their mean age was 45 years-old. Fifty-three (26.5%) were menopausal. The three most common preceding abnormal cervical cytology were high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL; 50%), atypical squamous cell cannot exclude HSIL (ASC-H; 10.5%), and low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL; 10%). The overall complications prevalence rate was 16.5% (95%CI, 11.4-21.6). Complications included bleeding (11%; 95%CI, 6.66-15.3), offensive discharge (4%; 95%CI, 1.28-6.72), and pelvic inflammatory disease (1.5%; 95%CI, 0.18-3.18). Only mode of delivery was an independent predictor of post-LEEP complications. Women with previous caesarean sections carried an increased risk of complications by 3.9 times (95%CI, 1.21-12.56) compared with vaginal delivery. In conclusion, LEEP is generally safe with an acceptable complication rate. Previous caesarean section was the only independent predictor for post-LEEP complications. However, this predictor still needs prudent evaluation as no clear cause-effect relationship was identified.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권11호
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• pp.6935-6940
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• 2013

Background: This study aimed to develop a prognostic model in patients with early-stage cervical squamous cell carcinoma based on clinicopathological features, including invasive margin characteristics. Materials and Methods: Clinicopathological features and outcomes of 190 patients with FIGO stage IB-IIA cervical squamous cell carcinoma treated by surgery were collected and analyzed for factors associated with tumor recurrence. In addition to well-recognized pathological risk factors, the pathological characteristics of invasive margin (type of invasive pattern and degree of stromal desmoplasia and peritumoral inflammatory reaction) were also included in the analysis. Multiple scoring models were made by matching different clinicopathological variables and/or different weighting of the score for each variable. The model with the best performance in the prediction of recurrence and decreased survival was selected. Results: The model with the best performance was composed of a combined score of invasive pattern, lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI), and degree of inflammatory reaction and stromal desmoplasia (total score =10). Compared to those with score ${\leq}8$, the patients with score 9-10 had a significantly higher recurrence rate in the overall group (p<0.001) and the subgroup without adjuvant therapy (p<0.001), while the significance was marginal in the subgroup with adjuvant therapy (p=0.069). In addition, the patients with score 9-10 had a higher rate of tumor recurrence at distant sites (p=0.007). The disease-free survival was significantly lower in the patients with score 9-10 than those with score ${\leq}8$ among the overall patients (p<0.001), in the subgroup without adjuvant therapy (p<0.001), and the subgroup with adjuvant therapy (p=0.047). Conclusions: In this study, a prognostic model based on a combination of pathological characteristics of invasive margin and LVSI proved to be predictive of tumor recurrence and decreased disease-free survival in patients with early-stage cervical squamous cell carcinoma.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권7호
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• pp.4053-4056
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• 2013

Background: Colposcopy is the gold standard procedure for evaluating cervical cytological abnormalities. Although it is essentially a minimally invasive intervention, referral for colposcopy may cause significant distress on patients. In this study, we aimed to determine if pre-procedural anxiety levels have a significant association with procedure related pain and discomfort in women undergoing colposcopy for evaluation of abnormal cervical cytology. We also assessed the impact of various clinical factors on anxiety, pain and discomfort in these patients. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was performed at the gynecologic oncology department of Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Hospital in Ankara, Turkey between January and June 2013. After taking informed consent, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) form and a 14-item questionnaire were filled for women who were admitted to our outpatient colposcopy unit for evaluation of abnormal cervical cytology. STAI scores were calculated for each participant. Immediately after the procedure, visual analog scale (VAS) scores for procedure-related pain and discomfort were obtained. Associations between STAI and VAS scores were investigated using correlation analyses. The effect of various contributing factors on anxiety, pain and discomfort were evaluated with linear regression analysis. The p values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 222 women met the inclusion criteria within the study period. Mean patient age was $38.5{\pm}9.6$. Median state and trait anxiety scores were 47 and 46, respectively. Median VAS scores for pain and discomfort were 4 for both variables. State anxiety had a significant correlation with procedure related discomfort (p=0.02). Colposcopy related pain VAS scores were significantly affected by state anxiety level, marital status and prior gynecological examination (p<0.05). Colposcopy related discomfort VAS scores were significantly affected by state anxiety level, marital status, prior gynecological examination and educational status. Conclusions: Additional measures should be implemented in women that carry higher risk for experiencing pain and discomfort. Social, cultural and lifestyle issues may also affect women's experiences during colposcopy, therefore further studies are needed to define specific determining factors in various populations.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.265-270
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• 2004

목적: 자궁경부암 환자에서 수술 후 방사선치료의 효과를 평가하고 생존율에 영향을 미치는 예후인자를 알아보고자 함이 본 연구의 목적이다. 대상 및 방법: 1992년 5월부터 2000년 4월까지 본원에서 수술 후 방사선치료를 받은 81명의 자궁경부암 환자를 후향적으로 분석하였다. 42명은 IB 병기였고 IIA 병기는 17명, IIB 병기는 22명이었다. 조직학적 분류는 상피세포암이 76명, 선암이 5명이었다. 자궁기질내 침범은 7 mm 이하가 20명 8 mm 이상이 61명이었고, 자궁주위조직의 침범은 16명에서 발견되었다. 8명은 수술 절제연에 양성이었고 12명에서는 림프혈관강이 침범되었다. 모든 환자에서 외부 방사선만으로 치료하였으며 대부분의 환자에서 총 5,500 cGy를 원발부위에 조사하였다. 최소 추적기간은 4년이었다. 결과: 모든 대상 환자의 2년 및 5년 생존율은 95% 및 ,89%였으며, IB 병기, IIA 병기 및 IIB 병기의 5년 무병생존율은 각각 97%, 87% 및 70%였다. 5명에서 국소재발을 보였으며 국소재발률은 3년에 6%였다. 자궁기질내 침범에 따른 생존율은 의미있는 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 자궁주위 조직을 침범한 환자(72% vs 92%)와 수술 절제연에서 양성인 환자(64% vs 94%)에서는 5년 무병생존율이 감소하는 양상을 보였다. 그러나 림프혈관강의 침범은 생존율에서 의미있는 차이를 관찰할 수 없었다. 결론: 고위험인자를 가진 자궁경부암 환자에서 수술 후 방사선치료가 효과적인 것으로 생각되며 자궁주위조직의 침범 및 수술절제연의 침범이 의미있는 예후인자임을 알 수 있었다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.224-229
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• 2001

목적 : 방사선단독으로 치료했던 자궁경부암에서 치료실패 양상과 치료실패에 대한 위험인자를 확인하여 동시항암 화학방사선요법의 적용기준을 마련하고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1989년 4월부터 1997년 12월까지 경상대학교병원 치료방사선과에서 자궁경부암으로 방사선치료를 시행받은 환자중 외부방사선조사와 강내조사를 계획대로 완료한 154명을 대상으로 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. FIGO에 의한 병기별 분포는 Ib 12명, IIa 24명, IIb 98명, IIIa 1명, IIIb 17명, IVa 2명이었다. 생존율은 Kaplan-Meyer 법을 이용하여 구하였고, 생존율의 비교는 Log-rank test로, 다변량분석은 Cox proportional hazard model을 이용하였다. 국소 또는 원격실패에 대한 단변량, 다변량분석은 logistic regression model을 사용하였다. 방광 및 직장의 합병증 평가는 RTOG/EORTC에서 제안하여 사용하고 있는 SOMA scale을 적용하였다. 결과 : 전체 154명 가운데 완전 관해를 보인 경우는 130명으로 완전관해율은 $84.4\%$였다. 완전관해자 가운데 6명이 국소재발, 25명이 원격전이, 10명이 국소재발 및 원격전이를 보여 완전관해자 가운데 $31.5\%$가 치료에 실패하였다. 연구대상 전체의 치료실패양상을 보면 국소실패가 25명, 원격실패가 25명, 국소 및 원격실패가 15명으로 전체환자의 치료실패율은 $42.1\%$ (65/154)였고, 국소실패율(국소단독실패와 국소, 원격 이중실패를 합한 것) 및 원격실패율(원격단독실패와 국소, 원격 이중실패를 합한 것)은 각각 $25.9\%$ (40/154), $25.9\%$ (40/154)였다. 국소실패의 위험인자로서는 단변량, 다변량분석 모두에서 종양의 크기가 유의하였고 원격실패의 위험인자로서는 단변량분석에서는 병리, 종양의 크기, 골반임파절전이, 치료전 혈색소 수치가 유의하였으나, 다변량분석에서는 종양의 크기, 골반임파절전이가 유의하였다. 5년 생존율은 $FIGO\;Ib\;74\%,\;IIa\;67\%,\;IIb\;63\%,\;IIb\;45\%$. 결론 : 종양의 크기가 4 cm 이상인 경우 방사선치료만으로는 국소 및 원격실패의 가능성이 높고 생존율 역시 낮다. 크기가 4 cm 이상이거나 골반임파절전이가 있는 경우 대동맥임파절 전이 가능성이 높다. 따라서 크기가 4 cm 이상이거나 골반임파절 전이가 있는 경우 국소제어율을 높이고 원격전이를 줄이기 위해 동시방사선항암화학요법을 시행하여야 한다.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.57-64
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• 2005

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors were specifically developed to reduce the risks of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with other NSAID drugs. However, the APPROVe (Adenomatous Polyp Prevention on VIOXX) trials revealed that rofecoxib sometimes exerts prothrombotic effects. Meanwhile, cancer patients, who also carry a risk of thrombosis due to a variety of mechanisms, are often treated with COX-2 selective inhibitors, due to their relative gastrointestinal safety. This report concerns the case of a 46-year old woman with advanced cervical cancer, who had been treated with opioids and a COX-2 selective inhibitor (celecoxib) for 2 months, for the relief of pain associated with her cancer. The patient was admitted due to swelling of the left leg, which was also accompanied by pain. A computerized tomography scan revealed deep vein thrombosis occurring in multiple veins of both legs. After the administration of low-molecular weight heparin and oral warfarin, the patient's symptoms were relieved initially. However, her prothrombin time was found to be prolonged, necessitating the discontinuation of anticoagulation therapy. The patient's dyspnea worsened, ultimately resulting in her death. In conclusion, the administration of cox-2 selective inhibitors should be carefully considered in patients with a number of different risk factors, and assessed on a case-by-case basis.