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The aim of the study. To evaluate long-term outcomes in patients who underwent surgery due to complications of colon cancer in a general surgical hospital. Materials and methods. The study group included 71 (100 %) patients with complicated forms of colon cancer. Radical surgical interventions were performed in 48 (67.6 %) patients, palliative cytoreductive operations – in 18 (25.4 %) hospitalized patients, symptomatic – in 5 (7.0 %) patients. Results. In the postoperative period, only 37 (58.7 %) patients sought help from an oncologist at the third level of medical care. The remaining 26 (41.3 %) patients refused to consult an oncologist and specific treatments for whatever reason. Conclusions. Of the 37 (58.7 %) operated patients who sought oncological care, a chemotherapy course was initiated for 19 (51.4 %), dynamic follow-up without specific treatments was recommended for 7 (18.9 %) patients and symptomatic treatments according to the standards of palliative medical care – for 9 (24.3 %). During the follow-up period, among 43 (68.3 %) patients with non-metastatic cancer, 6 (14.0 %) of the operated patients had local recurrences, 8 (18.6 %) – regional, and 12 (27.9 %) – distant ones. In 17 (39.5 %) patients, no findings on recurrent colon cancer were revealed. Cumulative 1-year and 3-year survival rates in this category of patients were 56.3 ± 5.9 % and 38.0 ± 5.8 %, respectively [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. The paper aimed to update the study on accelerated biological aging as a complication of cancer therapy with a focus on diagnosing and prognosing the disease course. The authors independently searched scientific literature for the systematic review within databases PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane in the period from 2018 to 2024, using combinations of keywords "cancer", "biological aging", "replicative aging", "antitumor therapy", "markers of cellular senescence", "coronary artery calcium" and selected full-text publications written in English and Ukrainian with level 1-3 evidence. People affected by cancer grow old faster. This could be related to malignant growth biology as well as to methods of anticancer therapy received. Cytostatics, targeted, hormonal and immune drugs damage not only malignant, but also benign cells, which leads to violations of replication with sustained cell cycle arrest and other phenotypic signs - macromolecular damage, metabolic changes, production of a specific senescence-associated secretome. Clinically, this is manifested by reduced work capacity, weakness, chronic organ dysfunction, cardiovascular disorders, progression of coronary atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, sarcopenia, cognitive disorders, a de novo development of tumors and premature death. Biological markers of cellular senescence include the expression of lipofuscin, Ki67, p21 WAF1/Cip1 or p16 INK4a. A clinical marker of aging is the deposition of calcium salts within coronary arteries based on the Agatston score detected using multidetector computed tomography. Conclusions. A better understanding of the cancer consequences associated with accelerated biological aging might suggest new therapeutic strategies and improve the quality of life among cancer survivors. Rehabilitation measures through changes in diet, caloric restriction, aerobic exercises and pharmacological senolytic therapy should be a part of a patient's daily routine after completion of radical cancer treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to estimate the risk of thyroid cancer incidence in the population of Ukraine in connection with its exposure to radioactive iodine fallout of Chornobyl origin and the use of pesticides in agricultural production in the country. Object of study. Incidence rates of thyroid cancer in the population of Ukraine in 2001-2019, average regional radiation doses absorbed by the thyroid because of the Chornobyl accident, the volume of use of various groups of pesticides in the regions of Ukraine. Research methods: statistical, mathematical and cartographic. Results. The study covering the period of 2001-2019, revealed significant temporal and regional differences in the thyroid cancer incidence in the population of the Ukraine regions in 2001-2019. The existence of a significant correlation between the thyroid cancer incidence and the amount of radiation exposure to the thyroid associated with the Chornobyl accident was established. The existence of a significant correlation between the thyroid cancer incidence and the degree of pesticide use intensity in agriculture in the Ukraine regions was established. A significant value of multiple correlation r = 0.5866 ( p< 0.05) was found between the thyroid cancer incidence in Ukraine and the average regional radiation doses and the pesticide use intensity in agricultural production in the country. Conclusions. A reliable value of the multiple correlation between the value of the average regional radiation exposure doses to the thyroid associated with the Chornobyl accident and the degree of pesticide use intensity in the national economy of Ukraine and the thyroid cancer incidence in the population was determined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oncological diseases are a main problem of modern society, which together with cardiovascular diseases is the most common cause of death. Studies show that a significant part of them affect the maxillofacial region showing a tendency towards steady increase. A significant increase in the incidence of cancer of the tongue, gingiva and the floor of the oral cavity is observed, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most common type histologically. Increased incidence is also observed in malignant diseases of salivary glands, which affect both adults and children . According to some data, oral cancer is the most common cancer after lymphoma and leukaemia in certain countries. The fourfold increase in incidence leads some authors to define oral cancer as the disease of the 21st century. There are many studies on the incidence of these diseases in different countries. The data show wide variations in mortality rate with the smallest increase being observed in countries with a high level of economic development and a modern healthcare system. Research shows, that this is due to the various degrees of exposure to risk factors, economic conditions, lifestyle and access to medical care and screening. Race also influences the incidence and the prevalence of oncological diseases of the head and neck with cancer of the larynx and hypopharynx established to be less likely in black patients. The research data also prove the effect of risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use in increasing cancer incidence. Use of marijuana and electronic cigarettes, as well as human papillomavirus are other important etiological factors for cancer of the head, neck and oropharynx. Epidemiological and demographic studies show that maintaining good oral hygiene, screening and cessation of smoking and alcohol are measures that reduce the incidence of head and neck cancer. The need to develop national and global policies for the control, prevention and treatment of oncological diseases is acknowledged. The results of screening studies on the risk of head and neck cancer show a higher likelihood of disease in men and prove the role of smoking as a leading etiological factor. The important role of good oral hygiene and education of patients in cancer prophylaxis and prevention is also acknowledged. The summarized data show the need for the development of national and global policies for control, prevention and treatment of oncological diseases and the creation of a global strategy for battling with cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Topicality: According to the National Cancer Registry of Ukraine, the incidence of laryngeal cancer is 4.1%. The treatment of patients with laryngeal cancer depends on the stage of the tumor. The conservative therapy includes both radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Material and methods: The conservative treatment of 93 patients with laryngeal cancer was performed. All patients are divided into two groups according to the localization of cancer: glottis (n=57) and supraglottis (n=36). The course of radiation therapy was conducted in oncology centers. The course of chemotherapy was induction or combined with radiation therapy. The outcome of therapy was evaluated one month after its completion. Tumor response after therapy was assessed by RECIST 1.1. Statistical processing of the obtained results was performed in accordance with the recommendations of Glantz. Results: It was found that metastases to the lymph nodes of the neck were significantly more common in cancer of the supraglottic (χ²=16.074; φ=0.00012; р<0.05). The greater number of recurrences of the tumor of the glottis after conservative therapy (χ²=6.718; φ=0.01345; р<0.05). Three-year recurrence-free survival and overall survival of patients after conservative treatment of laryngeal cancer patients were the same in both groups. Conclusion: The treatment of 93 patients with laryngeal cancer gave an objective tumor response in 96% of patients. The conservative treatment of patients with laryngeal cancer revealed a lower number of tumor recurrences in the supraglottis cancer (20 of 36 patients) compared with the glottis (37 of 57) (χ² = 6.718; φ = 0.01345; p <0.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Oncogeography is a relatively new direction in geographical science and research and one of its tasks is to study the geographical spread of human cancer in the territory. This is especially important because these diseases are reaching alarming proportions and it is already difficult to find a person who does not have a sick family member or a close relative, friend, with cancer. Some medics and scientists have even started talking about epidemics. Of course, precise terminology must be found, in view of non-infectiousness. Cancer is a very serious health problem that is unlikely to be resolved soon. Despite medical advances in the recent decades, the incidence has not decreased. On the contrary - it is increasing. Malignant diseases are a serious problem of medicine, but not only of it. They are a problem for humanity. Even more with the increase in the number of patients. The lack of a clear and specific answer what would provoke such a disease leads to more and more questions that remain unanswered. More and more medical tests show good results in diagnosis and treatment, but this is only in the early stages of the disease. The treatment of people in the late stages is almost always only for the purpose of palliative care. The fact that the disease is incurable in the final stages contributes to the lack of hope and the fear of pain further stresses people. The relevance and significance of the study stems from the fact that there is a public need for more discussions about the lack of oncogeographic research, the increase in morbidity, prevention and fear. More and more people are faced with such a diagnosis or suspicion of such a disease, and despair grips not only the individual but also the family. Mental problems because of the disease are very difficult to treat and leave a serious mark on everyone. There are already a number of initiatives aimed at helping people with this disease, but the situation is very different for individuals and the psychological trauma is big. Help is often needed, but it is not offered... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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