The Experiences of Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment at Oshakati Oncology Clinic, Oshana Region, Namibia | Chapter 6 | An Overview of Disease and Health Research Vol. 1

 

Cancer is one of the global health problems. People living with different types of cancer experienced some challenges which prevent them from living a normal life. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the experiences of cancer patients receiving treatment at the Oshakati Oncology Clinic in Namibia. This study employed a qualitative exploratory research design to understand the experiences of these patients. A purposive sampling method was used to select the participants. A total of twelve patients diagnosed with different types of cancer were interviewed using an unstructured individual in-depth interview. Data were transcribed verbatim, and Tesch`s method was used to analyse the data.

 

The study revealed multifaceted challenges which include physical constraints such as physical ailments, long distances to health facilities and excessive travelling. Cancer patients also faced financial and resource constraints. Even family members of cancer patients are financially affected, as children are less likely to stay in school due to financial constraints. They also experienced other challenges such as negative attitudes of health workers, poor communication and inadequate provision of information to patients. The study concluded that understanding these challenges can assist the government, private sectors, non- governmental organisations and health workers to come up with intervention strategies to support cancer patients effectively. The study recommends the need to decentralise oncology services and to provide in-service training to the health workers working with patients living with cancer.

 

Author (s) Details

Ester Mulenga
Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, Namibia.

 

Elise Mutanga
Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aodhr/v1/5285

 

Survival Analysis of Tumor using 7 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A Statistical Approach | Chapter 5 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 4

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a potent imaging technique for determining the cause of a stroke and for brain imaging (MRI7). Another form of MRI is ultrahigh frequency-based MRI, which uses a 7 Tesla magnet and is being developed by SIEMENS for improved human imaging. These MRIs are the subject of this study. This article describes an alternative strategy called "interval monitoring," which aims to identify tumour malignancy changes more quickly. The suggested method's theoretical underpinnings and computer implementation are discussed, and the American Cancer Registry is used as an empirical example to illustrate how it might be used in image-based photo science. This approach is frequently used by cancer registries, which is beneficial because patient survival is the first step of cancer therapy. This is a crucial component of its care. On the other hand, conventional techniques of estimating cumulative survival only reveal changes in prognosis after a significant period of time has elapsed. After filtering and skeletonizing a series of MRI images, the GMPLS algorithm finds cancer there. This study reduces the amount of time and money needed to calculate the cancer equation. The desired matrix is generated statistically, and the matrix inverse provides us with a real-time mathematical equation that is specific to each patient. Further survivor analysis is done if the person is injured or dies. The goal of this study is to create a unique mathematical model of a cancer patient, as well as a live cancer health graph and a survivor function that forecasts death.

Author(s) Details:

Adnan Alam Khan,

DHA Suffa University, Sindh Madressatul Islam University Karachi, Pakistan.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CPMS-V4/article/view/7360

Cancer Treatment in the Era of COVID-19 | Chapter 2 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 2

The COVID-19 outbreak negatively impacted India's healthcare system, causing delays in the provision of preventative, therapeutic, and supportive treatment to cancer patients. Patients with cancer are particularly vulnerable to the severe type of COVID-19. The relationship between the two disorders is established by the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2), immunological response, and inflammation. Cancer patients had a 76 percent greater COVID-19 severity. The COVID-19 outbreak's quick spread and the unusual, nearly total global shutdown that followed have exposed the gaps in health systems. India built shared decision-making procedures and open electronic communication channels despite the fact that face-to-face meetings are not possible. During the epidemic, hospitals in India created a series of webinars that were accessible through the National Cancer Grid to disseminate best practises and recommendations for cancer treatment. India fared very well in efficiently controlling COVID-19 and cancer patients.

Author(s) Details:

Sunder Singh,

Department of Radiation Oncology, Pt. BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Abhishek Soni,

Department of Radiation Oncology, Pt. BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Vivek Kaushal,

Department of Radiation Oncology, Pt. BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Ashok Chauhan,

Department of Radiation Oncology, Pt. BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CPMS-V2/article/view/7341