Medical Oncology

SMJ Article | Original Article

Incidence Rates and Outcomes of Nodular and Superficial Spreading Melanoma along the Rural-Urban Continuum in Kentucky and Their Relationship to Provider Care Access

Objectives: This study compared incidence rates, stage at presentation, and cause-specific mortality of nodular and superficial spreading melanoma along the rural-urban continuum in Kentucky. We compared resulting patterns in our data with sample demographic and other potential factors, including population by county and primary care provider rate. Methods: Retrospective patient...

Posted in: Skin Cancer1

SMJ Article | Original Article

Cancer Screening Prevalence and Preference among Hospitalized Women With and Without Obesity

Objectives: This study explored the prevalence of nonadherence and preferences for breast cancer (BRC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among hospitalized women with and without obesity who were cancer-free at baseline. In addition, the study evaluated risk factors associated with nonadherence among hospitalized women with obesity. Methods: A prospective interventional...

Posted in: Breast Cancer2

SMJ Article | Original Article

Extended Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis after Robotic Staging for Endometrial Cancer

Objectives: Our objectives were to estimate the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after robotic staging for endometrial cancer and to compare the incidence of VTE in patients who received a single dose of preoperative prophylaxis of enoxaparin with those who received extended postoperative prophylaxis. Methods: This study is a retrospective...

Posted in: Gynecologic Cancer6

SMJ Article | Perspectives

Building Better Patient Care in Mississippi Radiation Oncology: Why Mississippi Needs a Collaborative Quality Initiative

Objectives: Cancer is an insidious and devastating disease that affects many people. Progress in mortality rate has not been realized universally across the United States, and challenges remain in how to best make up the ground that has been lost in these areas, one of which is Mississippi. Radiation therapy...

Posted in: Medical Oncology23

SMJ Article | Original Article

Lung Cancer in Young Adults: A Single-Center Experience

Objective: This single-center retrospective review examines the unique characteristics of young patients (ages 18 to 40 years) who were diagnosed as having non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at Markey Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute–designated cancer center in the state of Kentucky. Methods: This retrospective study examines adult patients with...

Posted in: Lung Cancer – Clinical Presentation & Diagnosis1

Abstract | April 6, 2022

NOVEL APPROACHES FOR NEUROINFLAMMATION AND BARRIER PERMEABILITY IN BRAIN METASTASIZING MELANOMA

Melanoma is a tumor produced by the malignant transformation of melanocytes. Although this usually occurs on the skin, it can arise in other locations where neural crest cells migrate such as the GI tract and brain.

Posted in: Medical Oncology17

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma presenting as an ischemic stroke in a elderly male

Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer. The two main forms of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Marginal zone lymphomas (MZLs) are a group of indolent (slow- growing) B-cell NHLs, which account for approximately eight percent of all NHL cases.

Posted in: Geriatric Syndromes3 Medical Oncology17

Abstract | April 5, 2022

Gynecomastia with Dasatinib Use in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Gynecomastia is defined as enlargement of the glandular tissue in male breasts. Gynecomastia is an uncommon manifestation during treatment with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as dasatinib or imatinib, with only a few reports of this occurrence. We describe a case highlighting this event and propose a potential treatment.

Posted in: Medical Oncology17

Abstract | April 4, 2022

HIV Stigma Among Male Homeless Patients in Student-run Clinics

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are major health issues within Louisiana. In 2018, Louisiana ranked 4th in the nation for both HIV and AIDS case rates.

Posted in: Oncologic Complications Of HIV Infection1

Abstract | April 4, 2022

Squamous Cell Carcinoma: 2021 Updated Review of Treatment

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common cutaneous malignancy after basal cell carcinoma and has an increasing prevalence worldwide.

Posted in: Medical Oncology17

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