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Vidal Brito T, Reboucas CVD, Alves RDB, Magalhaes Trindade D. Yamada A, do Nascimento Martins A, Cruz FM. Breast cancer survivors: Main physical and psychosocial problems after completion of treatment at a Brazilian cancer center. J Clin Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e24057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e24057 Background: The number of breast cancer survivors has grown worldwide in recent years due to advances in treatments, however, increased survival lead to the appearance of signs and symptoms after the end of treatment that affect the quality of life of these patients in the long term. Methods: Women aged 20-60 years with a diagnosis of breast cancer and primary treatment for at least 1 year were selected. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) questionnaire was used and sociodemographic data, life habits and clinical conditions of the participants were collected. The primary end point was to identify the main repercussions of breast cancer and its treatments. Results: A total of 87 women were enrolled for this study. The mean age was 48.5 years. The main symptoms identified were pain (15.48%), nausea (13.10%), fatigue (11.90%), hot flashes (9.52%) and insomnia (5.95%). The total FACT-B+4 score was 110.75 (SD 20.02). No statistically significant variables were identified as predictors of worsening quality of life. Conclusions: The main residual problems in breast cancer survivors 1 year after curative treatment at Hospital São Camilo Oncologia were identified, however, it was not possible to establish significant predictors of worsening quality of life. We will conduct a new interview in 1 year using others quality of life assessment instruments.
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Lopes A, Pastore CBP, Deckers P, Halla IKMW, Dias ALR, da Mata MVM, do Nascimento Martins A, Viu MM, Lopez RVM, Yamada AD. ASO Author Reflections: Oncological Surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effectiveness of Preoperative Screening and Factors Associated with Postoperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:2163-2164. [PMID: 34994888 PMCID: PMC8739371 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-11201-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- André Lopes
- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, Avenida Alcantara Machado 2576, Mooca, SP, 03102-006, Brazil. .,Nucleo de Pesquisa e Ensino da Rede São Camilo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, Avenida Alcantara Machado 2576, Mooca, SP, 03102-006, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, Avenida Alcantara Machado 2576, Mooca, SP, 03102-006, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, Avenida Alcantara Machado 2576, Mooca, SP, 03102-006, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, Avenida Alcantara Machado 2576, Mooca, SP, 03102-006, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Oncology Translational Research Center, Instituto do Cancer do Estado de Sao Paulo ICESP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Butantã, SP, Brazil
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Lopes A, Pastore CBP, Deckers P, Halla IKMW, Dias ALR, da Mata MVM, do Nascimento Martins A, Viu MM, Lopez RVM, Yamada AD. ASO Visual Abstract: Oncological Surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic—Effectiveness of Preoperative Screening and Factors Associated with Postoperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Ann Surg Oncol 2022. [PMCID: PMC8775142 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-11242-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- André Lopes
- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, São Paulo, SP Brazil
- Nucleo de Pesquisa e Ensino da Rede São Camilo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, São Paulo, SP Brazil
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- Oncology Translational Research Center, Instituto do Cancer do Estado de Sao Paulo ICESP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil
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Lopes A, Pastore CBP, Deckers P, Halla IKMW, Dias ALR, da Mata MVM, do Nascimento Martins A, Viu MM, Lopez RVM, Yamada AD. Oncological Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effectiveness of Preoperative Screening and Factors Associated with Postoperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:2155-2162. [PMID: 35000079 PMCID: PMC8742686 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-11195-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background Routine preoperative screening of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) may reduce in-hospital SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Methods This was a prospective, observational, cohort study. The endpoints were the incidence of asymptomatic patients with positive preoperative RT-PCR results and the incidence and factors associated with postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with cancer referred for elective surgery. Patients with elective surgery between May and October 2020 were included. RT-PCR of nasopharyngeal swabs was performed preoperatively for all patients. Postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection was assessed within 30 postoperative days. Results A total of 1636 preoperative screening RT-PCR tests were performed. Of these, 102 (6.2%) cases were positive, and 1,298 surgical procedures were analyzed. The postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection rate was 0.9%. The length of stay (odds ratio [OR] 1.08; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.04–1.11; p < 0.001), surgical time (OR 1.004; 95% CI 1.001–1.008; p = 0.023), intensive care unit admission (OR 7.7; 95% CI 2.03–29.28; p = 0.003), and hospital readmissions (OR 9.56; 95% CI 2.50–36.56; p = 0.001) were associated with postoperative coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Using unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression, length of stay (OR 1.08; 95% CI 1.04–1.11; p < 0.001), and readmission (OR 9.02; 95% CI 2.30–35.48; p = 0.002) were independent factors of postoperative COVID-19. Conclusions Screening patients preoperatively may reduce in-hospital SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Length of stay and readmission were independently correlated with postoperative COVID-19.
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- André Lopes
- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Nucleo de Pesquisa e Ensino da Rede São Camilo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Gynecology, São Camilo Oncologia, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oncology Translational Research Center, Instituto do Cancer do Estado de Sao Paulo ICESP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Martins ADN, Neto EB, do Val de Paulo MEF, Nencioni ALA. Exposure of lactating wistar rats to Tityus bahiensis scorpion venom: Effects on cytokine and growth factor (BDNF) levels of offspring. Toxicon 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2019.12.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Scorpion envenomation is a public health problem, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Considering the high incidence of scorpionism in some areas, pregnant women and nursing mothers may be possible victims. Scorpion stings alter the release of neurotransmitters and some cytokines. These mediators act as organizers and programmers in the adequate formation of the nerves, and non-physiological concentrations of them during the brain organization originate disorders and diseases that can appear later in the life of the individual. Despite the importance of this subject, there are only a few studies showing the effects of scorpion venom on maternal reproductive development, in the morphology and physical and behavioral development of offspring. The present review article summarizes the major findings on this issue. Biochemical changes in the blood – such as hyperglycemia, increase on the level of sodium and on the creatinine concentration – are observed after scorpion sting in humans and experimental animals. Some studies in the literature demonstrate that the scorpion venom affects the maternal reproductive development in humans and in experimental animals, increasing the frequency and amplitude of uterine contraction and the number of resorptions. The venom can also lead to some alterations in the embryonic or fetal development increasing the total weight of fetuses and of some organs. Moreover, it affects the general activity and locomotion during childhood and adulthood, and the anxiety level in adult females and males. It also alters the number of hippocampal neurons and interferes in the level of some cytokines. Altogether, it is evident that the venom, when administered during the pregnancy or lactation, affects the development of the offspring. Studies are being conducted to determine the actual participation of the venom in the development of the offspring, and to what extent they are detrimental to animal development.
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- Ana Leticia Coronado Dorce
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Butantan Institute, Av. Dr. Vital Brasil, 1500, São Paulo, SP CEP 05503-900 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Butantan Institute, Av. Dr. Vital Brasil, 1500, São Paulo, SP CEP 05503-900 Brazil.,Graduate Program in Sciences - Toxinology, Butantan Institute, Av. Dr. Vital Brasil 1500, São Paulo, SP CEP 05503-900 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Butantan Institute, Av. Dr. Vital Brasil, 1500, São Paulo, SP CEP 05503-900 Brazil
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Martins ADN, Nencioni ALA, Dorce ALC, Paulo MEFV, Frare EO, Dorce VAC. Effect of maternal exposure to Tityus bahiensis scorpion venom during lactation on the offspring of rats. Reprod Toxicol 2015; 59:147-58. [PMID: 26746106 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2015.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2014] [Revised: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Scorpion stings are a public health problem in Brazil and lactating women may be affected. We aimed to study the effects of Tityus bahiensis venom in the offspring of rats treated during lactation. Mothers received a subcutaneous injection of saline (1.0ml/kg) or venom (2.5mg/kg) or an intraperitoneal injection of LPS (lipopolysaccharide) (100μg/kg) on postnatal (PN) days 2 (PN2), 10 (PN10) or 16 (PN16). The offspring were evaluated during the childhood and adulthood. Pups showed a delay in physical and reflexological development, and a decrease in motor activity. Adults displayed low anxiety. There was an increase in the number of viable neuronal cells in hippocampal areas CA1 and CA4. The levels of IFN-γ (interferon-gamma) increased in the experimental groups. Several of the parameters analyzed showed important differences between the sexes. Thus, the scorpion venom affects the development in the offspring of mothers envenomed during the lactation.
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- Adriana do Nascimento Martins
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Toxinology of Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
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