A5101540600- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Women's cancer prevention and management
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Cultural, Media, and Literary Studies
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Media and Communication Studies
- Literature, Culture, and Criticism
- Linguistics and Education Research
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cultural and political discourse analysis
- Global Health Care Issues
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
IPO Porto
2010-2024
Centro Hospitalar do Porto
2023
University of Coimbra
2021
Instituto de Filosofía
2021
Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa
2020
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
2020
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
2019
Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil
2008-2014
Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil
2009
The objective of this study was to pilot test an updated version the European Organization for Research and Treatment Cancer Quality Life Questionnaire Head Neck Module (EORTC QLQ-H&N60).Patients with head neck cancer were asked complete a list 60 cancer-specific items comprising EORTC module core questionnaire QLQ-C30. Debriefing interviews conducted identify any irrelevant confusing or upsetting wording.Interviews performed 330 patients from 17 countries, representing different sites...
Introduction Vocal fold polyps are one of the most frequent benign laryngeal lesions, impacting quality life those affected by them, primarily vocal production. Despite being a well-established therapy in conjunction with surgery, speech alone may also be effective treating these lesions. As such, otolaryngologists and therapists need updated bibliographic knowledge on issue. Objective To describe literature findings that discuss prevalence, etiology, histology, physiopathology,...
The objectives of this study were to determine quality life (QoL) issues that are relevant thyroid cancer patients cross-culturally, and identify those with highest relevance them in addition the more general covered by core European Organisation for Research Treatment Cancer QoL questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30).A systematic literature search provided a list potentially supplement EORTC QLQ-C30, which is widely used research care addresses all groups patients. A panel experts revised list,...
Abstract Purpose Surgical complications such as hypoparathyroidism (HPT) or vocal cord palsy are seldom assessed when the quality of life (QOL) in thyroid cancer patients is investigated. The aim this study was to measure QOL difference survivors with and without HPT. Methods Participants for analysis were enrolled 13 countries from a that pilot-tested cancer–specific instrument. They included if they had been diagnosed at least 9 months previously. measured using European Organisation...
The purpose of the study was to pilot-test a questionnaire measuring health-related quality life (QoL) in thyroid cancer patients be used with European Organisation for Research and Treatment Cancer (EORTC) core EORTC QLQ-C30. A provisional 47 items administered treated within last 2 years. Patients were interviewed about time help needed complete questionnaire, whether they found understandable, confusing or annoying. Items kept if fulfilled pre-defined criteria: relevant patients, easy...
In order to assess the risk of non-sentinel node involvement in breast cancer patients, some prediction tools have been developed and tested. However, a wide range results are observed. We tested simplified clinical decision rule, against complex nomogram created from MSKCC sentinel database.Two single institutional consecutive series patients with positive SN, submitted SN biopsy plus axillary dissection June 1999 October 2007, were evaluated. A receiver operating curve was drawn area under...
Background: Induction chemotherapy has been described as an option in locally advanced oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma when the surgical morbidity is expected to be high. This work aimed evaluate outcome and safety of induction this setting. Methods: We performed a retrospective observational study including patients with carcinoma, treated between January 2010 December 2018. Outcomes included toxicity, treatment response, disease-free survival overall survival. Results: A total 108 were...
Clear-cell hidradenocarcinomas are extremely uncommon sweat gland tumors with a predilection for the head and neck. In limited number of articles reporting breast involvement, primary focus concerns this entity's histological immunohistochemical characteristics. Since have potential to resemble carcinoma closely, diagnosis may be challenging. Therefore, authors report first case hidradenocarcinoma breast, which features its macroscopic morphology. addition, increase physicians' awareness...
Head and neck cancers remain a significant health burden worldwide. Standardizing the care provided to these patients through systematic measurement of established indicators is key improve their outcomes. The aim this study was establish relevant set outcome in condition identify tools requirements do so.One scientific committee two regional working groups worked stepwise manner narrow down an initial list potential retrieved from exhaustive literature review smaller according clinical...
Enquadramento: a reforma envolve uma dimensão individual e social, constituindo um marco no desenvolvimento do indivíduo. Planear esta transição torna-se fundamental para melhorar satisfação qualidade de vida. Objetivos: identificar os fatores facilitadores processo saudável reforma. Metodologia: revisão integrativa envolveu pesquisa nos motores busca: CINAHL Complete; MEDLINE; Nursing & Allied Health Collection; Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials; Methodology Register;...
Neste artigo, são descritos e analisados os ciclos de protesto em Portugal Espanha no início do século XXI. Considerando que a possibilidade exercer o direito à dissensão na esfera pública constitui não apenas um dos elementos caracterizadores da democracia, mas igualmente fator seu fortalecimento, esta análise compara nos dois países Península Ibérica, atentando sua magnitude complexidade organizacional, aos seus aspetos culturais, particular repertórios ação coletiva. Este estudo permite...