Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research

Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    The Perceptions of Traditional Healers Regarding Cancers in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study

    Aminu Mohammed*, Bezabih Amsalu, Betelhem Mengist, Asma Bireda, Mickiale Hailu

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 42-49
    Received: 4 January 2024
    Accepted: 31 July 2024
    Published: 15 August 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Many cancer patients in low-income countries seek care from traditional healers and use traditional medicines for cancer treatment. However, little is known about the perceptions and influence of traditional healers and the treatment decisions of cancer patients. Thus, we aimed to explore the perceptions of traditional healers regarding... Show More
  • Research Article

    Reigniting the Flame: Moving from Burnout Toward Resiliency at an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Amy Gallagher*, Kathryn Glaser, Julia Faller, Jillianna Wasiura, Christina Crabtree-Ide, Amy Case

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 50-55
    Received: 29 July 2024
    Accepted: 20 August 2024
    Published: 6 September 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Resilience and burnout are current healthcare buzzwords. Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts to create programming to improve healthcare worker resilience while minimizing burnout symptoms in the workplace environment have increased exponentially. Informal, grassroots effort gave rise to a robust resiliency committee and the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Assessing Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Benefits for Paediatric Cancer Patients: Dosimetric Implications of Intrafractional Motion - An Institutional Review

    Sunil Murali Maurya, Amol Kakade, Prasad Raj Dandekar*, Ajinkya Gupte, Ananda Rao Jadhav, Sachin Rasal, Omkar Awate, Sanket Patil, Manish Bhosale, Alok Pathak

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 56-61
    Received: 30 July 2024
    Accepted: 26 August 2024
    Published: 20 September 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction/Background: SGRT, a real-time imaging technique, offers continuous monitoring and motion control during treatment. The investigation aims to assess potential dosimetric alterations in target coverage due to intrafractional motion, considering its impact on patient safety and treatment efficiency. Materials and Methods: A retrospective ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Married Men's Barriers to Supporting Wives' Cervical Cancer Screening in the Rural Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study

    Aminu Mohammed*, Leyla Abrar Bedru, Neima Ridwan Abdu, Abdusellam Yimer, Ahmedin Aliyi Usso

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 62-70
    Received: 17 August 2024
    Accepted: 5 September 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Background: A man's non-supporting wife is one of the barriers to cervical cancer screening. However, research about men’s barriers to supporting screening is limited to the study region, particularly in rural areas. Therefore, this study aimed to explore barriers for married men to support wives' cervical cancer screening, which can help in preven... Show More