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Distress can occur at any stage of the cancer continuum—from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship—and can be attributed to various factors. This article examines the multifactorial causes of distress...
Pancreatic cancer is among the most aggressive malignancies, with a 5-year overall survival rate of approximately 10%. Despite the establishment of gemcitabine- and fluoropyrimidine-based combination chemotherapy as the standard of...
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli gene. FAP is characterized by the development of hundreds to thousands of...
Colorectal serrated polyps (SP) are precancerous lesions characterized by a saw-tooth appearance in the colonic epithelium that contribute to colorectal cancer (CRC) development via the serrated pathway. CRC is the...
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bilayer-enclosed particles that contain diverse molecular components, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. EVs reflect the state of their cell of origin in intercellular...
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. As a result, approximately half of patients with HCC received systemic therapy during the...
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as highly promising nanocarriers for drug delivery, due to their biocompatibility, stability, and natural cell-targeting capabilities. Among the various sources of EVs, milk-derived EVs (MDEVs)...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic inflammatory disorder that significantly diminishes the quality of life of patients.
Current pharmacological treatments are often limited...
Brunner’s gland adenoma is a rare benign duodenal tumor often discovered incidentally during endoscopy. A 48-year-old male presented with weight loss, dizziness, and melena. Endoscopic examination revealed a large, smooth-surfaced,...