Melanoma is a common cancer in the Western world with an increasing incidence. Sun
exposure is still considered to be the major risk factor for melanoma. The prognosis of …

Abstract Background: The Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) has been widely used for
survival prediction among patients with cancer; however, few studies have reviewed PPS …

Background Results of our previous study showed high objective response but short-term
activity of apatinib in advanced osteosarcoma. We aimed to investigate the activity of …

Results The overall median survival of the 168 patients was 13 months. The 1-year survival
was 54.3% and the 2-year survival was 12.9%. Univariate regression analysis indicated that …

Background: Terminally ill patients are at high risk of pressure ulcers, which have a negative
impact on quality of life. Data about pressure ulcers' prevalence, incidence and associated …

Background Fatigue is the most common symptom experienced by cancer patients during
treatment and can last long after completing treatment. Fatigue in cancer patients who have …

Background Few studies have examined meaning in life, a novel existential outcome, in
patients with advanced cancer across countries. Objectives We examined differences in …

Background Patients in palliative care are the population cohort that most frequently develop
pressure injuries, severely impacting their quality of life. Data from prospective studies on …

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is a prevalent malignant tumor of the digestive tract.
Chemotherapy (CT) is the primary treatment for GC, but it is accompanied by toxic side …

Bone metastases induce pain, risk of fracture, and neural compression, and reduced
mobility and quality of life. Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a minimally invasive local …