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Concomitant splenic tuberculosis and Epstein–Barr virus-related T-cell leukemia/lymphoma in a 28-year-old pregnant woman in South Sudan

Wild HB, Aumuller J, Kuei J, Simon M, Palm A,  et al.
2025-06-04 • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
2025-06-04 • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

This case report presents a rare instance of concomitant splenic tuberculosis (TB), Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-related T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, and malaria in a 28-year-old pregnant wo...

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Decentralization: A key component of comprehensive care for cervical cancer in low income countries where radiation is not available

Goossens S, Chilinda G, Meja S, 
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Concomitant splenic tuberculosis and Epstein-Barr virus-related T-cell leukemia/lymphoma in a 28-year-old pregnant woman in South Sudan

Wild HB, Aumuller J, Kuei J, Simon M, Palm A,  et al.
2025-04-15 • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
2025-04-15 • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

This case report presents a rare instance of concomitant splenic tuberculosis (TB), Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-related T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, and malaria in a 28-year-old pregnant wo...

Initial evaluation of a new cervical screening strategy combining human papillomavirus genotyping and automated visual evaluation: the Human Papillomavirus–Automated Visual Evaluation Consortium

Befano B, Kalpathy-Cramer J, Egemen D, Inturrisi F, Jeronimo J,  et al.
2025-03-18 • Journal of the National Cancer Institute
2025-03-18 • Journal of the National Cancer Institute

The HPV-Automated Visual Evaluation (PAVE) Consortium is validating a cervical screening strategy enabling accurate cervical screening in resource-limited settings. A rapid, low-cost ...

Odor symptom management in patients with malignant wounds in Mali: the use of a cinnamon dressing

Ngô C, Sidibe FM, Goossens S, Tapa DZ, Kriegel I,  et al.
2025-02-07 • BMC Cancer
2025-02-07 • BMC Cancer

BACKGROUND

In Mali, cancer patients are often diagnosed at stage III or IV. Tumor wounds are more frequent and associated with malodorous exudates, responsible ...

Scaling up cervical cancer screening in southern Malawi: Screening models for difficult-to-reach populations

Haider A, Goossens S, Desforges C, Chilinda G, Osman H,  et al.
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024

Scaling up cervical cancer screening in Southern Malawi: Screening models for difficult-to-reach populations

Haider A, Goossens S, Desforges C, Chilinda G, Osman H,  et al.
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024

INTRODUCTION

MSF is providing cervical cancer screening in Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts in Southern Malawi in the catchment area of 10 health centres. Impr...

Desforges C, 
Benoist R, 
et al.
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024

Decentralization: A key component of comprehensive care for cervical cancer in low income countries where radiation is not available

Goossens S, Chilinda G, Meja S, Desforges C, Benoist R,  et al.
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024
2024-11-12 • International Papillomavirus 2024

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Since November 2019, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and the Malawian Ministry of Health have provided a comprehensive range of cervical cancer care...

Onco-ALERT: A rapid & point-of-care screening test for early detection oral cancer

Kumari J, Singhal C, Pandey S, Angrup A, Kannan R,  et al.
2024-11-08 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024
2024-11-08 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024

Determining the cost and cost-effectiveness of childhood cancer treatment in Haiti

Bolous NS, Mercredi P, Bonilla M, Friedrich P, Bhakta N,  et al.
2024-02-28 • Ecancermedicalscience
2024-02-28 • Ecancermedicalscience
Haiti is a low-income country with one of the lowest human development index rankings in the world. Its childhood cancer services are provided by a single hospital with the only dedicate...

Screening perspectives: the role of colorectal cancer awareness in shaping attitudes toward colonoscopy in Palestine

Elshami M, Albandak M, Alser M, Al-Slaibi I, Ayyad M,  et al.
2024-02-22 • JCO Global Oncology
2024-02-22 • JCO Global Oncology
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To assess colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and its influence on attitudes toward colonoscopy in Palestine.

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Convenience sampling was used ...

Differences in colorectal cancer awareness between vegetarians and nonvegetarians: a national cross-sectional study from Palestine

Elshami M, Albandak M, Alser M, Al-Slaibi I, Ayyad M,  et al.
2024-02-22 • JCO Global Oncology
2024-02-22 • JCO Global Oncology
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To compare colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness between vegetarians and nonvegetarians in Palestine.

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The validated Bowel Cancer Awareness Mea...

Myths and common misbeliefs about colorectal cancer causation in Palestine: a national cross-sectional study

Elshami M, Naji SA, Dwikat MF, Al-Slaibi I, Alser M,  et al.
2024-01-01 • JCO Global Oncology
2024-01-01 • JCO Global Oncology
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To explore public awareness of myths around colorectal cancer (CRC) causation in Palestine and to examine factors associated with good awareness.

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Treatment of high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma with a modified Stanford V regimen in the AHOPCA: Substituting chemotherapy agents and hampered outcomes

Luna‐Fineman S, Castellanos M, Metzger ML, Baez LF, Peña Hernandez A,  et al.
2023-12-05 • Pediatric Blood & Cancer
2023-12-05 • Pediatric Blood & Cancer
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High‐risk Hodgkin lymphoma (HRHL) in children is curable with combined modality therapy. The Association of Pediatric Hematology‐Oncology of Central America (AH...

Retrospective analysis of outcomes for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia in South American centers

Duffy C, Graetz DE, Lopez AMZ, Carrillo AK, Job G,  et al.
2023-10-30 • Frontiers in Oncology
2023-10-30 • Frontiers in Oncology
INTRODUCTION
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric malignancy. While the survival rate for childhood ALL exceeds 90% in high-income countries, the estimated...

Anticipated time to seek medical advice for possible ovarian cancer symptoms and perceived barriers to early presentation among Palestinian women: a national cross-sectional study

Elshami M, Al-Madhoun S, Alser M, Al-Slaibi I, Yaseen A,  et al.
2023-10-13 • BMC Cancer
2023-10-13 • BMC Cancer
BACKGROUND
Several factors contribute to delayed presentation with ovarian cancer (OC) symptoms including poor symptom awareness and barriers to seeking help. This study explored the...

Improved survival of children and adolescents with classical Hodgkin lymphoma treated on a harmonised protocol in South Africa

Geel J, van Zyl A, du Plessis J, Hendricks M, Goga Y,  et al.
2023-10-09 • Pediatric Blood & Cancer
2023-10-09 • Pediatric Blood & Cancer
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Historic South African 5-year overall survival (OS) rates for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) from 2000 to 2010 were 46% and 84% for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and ...

1731P Providing access to anticancer drugs within an armed conflict: The experience of Mission Kharkiv (MK) and Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Ukraine

Polozov S, Marijon Jourdier H, Shkavron-Filippenko R, Boulay M, Taconet A,  et al.
2023-10-01 • Annals of Oncology • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2023
2023-10-01 • Annals of Oncology • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2023
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Since the outbreak of the Russian Federation invasion, the border city of Kharkiv has come under bombardments leading to disruptions of the medical supply chain. Mission K...

Regional collaboration for the development of national childhood cancer plans in Latin America and the Caribbean

Loggetto P, Jarquin-Pardo M, Fuentes-Alabi S, Vasquez L, Benitez Majano S,  et al.
2023-09-25 • Pan American Journal of Public Health
2023-09-25 • Pan American Journal of Public Health
This article aims to describe the activities conducted by the National Childhood Cancer Plan Working Group to support the development of national childhood cancer plans in Latin America ...

Physician perceptions of and barriers to pediatric palliative care for children with cancer in Brazil

McNeil MJ, Godfrey A, Loggetto P, de Oliveira Junior A, Job G,  et al.
2023-08-03 • JCO Global Oncology
2023-08-03 • JCO Global Oncology
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Early integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) for children with cancer is critical to improving the quality of life of both the patient and family. Understanding physi...