Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the most common form of kidney cancer, initially has an
asymptomatic clinical course; 25–30% of patients present with metastatic disease at time of …

In 2006, breast cancer was the third leading cause of death in American women; however,
more women survive breast cancer than any other type of cancer. As the disease …

Rising prevalence of obesity is a worldwide health concern because excess weight gain
within populations forecasts an increased burden from several diseases, most notably …

The burden of cancer is growing, and the disease is becoming a major economic
expenditure for all developed countries. In 2008, the worldwide cost of cancer due to …

With the ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition, cancer is emerging as a
major public health concern in India. This paper uses nationally representative household …

Background Timely estimates of the costs of care for cancer patients are an important
element in the formulation of national cancer programs and policies. We estimated net costs …

Background: Population trends in aging and improved cancer survival are likely to result in
increased cancer prevalence in the United States, but few estimates of the burden of illness …

Objective. To examine the effect of nursing practice environments on outcomes of
hospitalized cancer patients undergoing surgery. Data Sources. Secondary analysis of …

Purpose Gaining a clear understanding of the health needs and concerns of people with
cancer of the colon and/or rectum can help identify ways to offer a comprehensive care …

Introduction Infection is an important complication in cancer patients, which frequently leads
to or prolongs hospitalization, and can also lead to acute organ dysfunction (severe sepsis) …