An investigation into the management of depression in patients with late-stage cancer by South African oncologists by Fourie, Johanna

“…The aim of this study was to explore how South African radiation oncologists manage depression in their late-stage cancer patients. …”
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Use of palliative chemotherapy in South Africa: National survey of paediatric oncologists and experience in a single unit by Büchner, Ané

“…DESIGN & METHOD: An online survey was conducted among paediatric oncologists in South Africa. The main aims of the questionnaire were to assess paediatric oncologists' considerations around the use of palliative chemotherapy, and then focus on the most recent patients treated with palliative chemotherapy. …”
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Perceptions of radiation therapists and radiation oncologists towards their interprofessional collaboration during radiation therapy in Tshwane, South Africa

Subjects: “…Radiation oncologists…”
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An evaluation of factors that contribute to late referral of cancer patients by oncologists and doctors working in oncology to hospice services in the Western Cape by Swart, M Teresa

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A prospective study: Investigating the use of oncologist-read CT scans in the investigation of suspected malignant spinal cord compression by Fairhead, Sarah

“…Methods: Eight radiation oncologists (RO's) were given case histories and CT scan images for twenty cancer patients who had presented with possible spinal cord compression (SCC). …”
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An evaluation of the current practices followed by oncologists in private practice in Cape Town, South Africa, in the management of patients with advanced cancer which no longer responds to anticancer treatment and the identification of the needs associated with such management by Grove, Jan

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An exploration of factors that influence referrals to palliative care in oncology by Matsiliza, Nosisa C

“…There were two groups of participants 1) adult patients diagnosed with cancer, and already informed of their diagnosis; 2) medical and radiation oncologists. Purposive sampling was undertaken with planned sample size of 10-14 patient participants and 8-10 oncologist participants The participants were fully informed regarding the research and asked to sign consent to take part in the research. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health professionals in management of pain in aids patients at Polokwane/ Mankweng Hospital complex, Limpopo Province by Ratshikana-Moloko, Mja

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Dieet- en voedingsinligtingbehoeftes en -soekgedrag in 'n kankerkonteks

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Comparison of estimates of left ventricular ejection fraction using gated blood imagining by Steyn,Rachelle

“…Serial measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction (L VEF) using GBP imaging is an established technique for monitoring L VEF in patients undergoing chemotherapy with cardio-toxic medication and in patients after heart transplants. Oncologists at our institution decide that cardio-toxic chemotherapy should be discontinued if the L VEF decreases by 10%, or if a value of 50% is reached. …”
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Prevalence of malnutrition using the GLIM criteria and a knowledge, attitudes and practices assessment in newly diagnosed cancer patients and healthcare professionals in a private... by Botha, Theo-Anne

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An exploration of Doctor's perceptions and the provision of Palliative Care at a Private Hospital in Gauteng, South Africa. by Booth, Elizabeth Cecile

“…Results: Eight themes emerged from the data analysis: improving the quality of life; palliative care as a role for oncologists; late referrals to palliative care, views on the World Health Organisation analgesic pain ladder; morphine a controversial means of pain control; team approach; family involvement and spiritual care. …”
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Comparison of layered surface visualization through animated particles and rocking by Lane, James

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A phantom based evaluation on the effects of patient breathing motion on Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy treatment volumes by Coetzee, Nicolene

“…Introduction: Expansion margins are added to clinical target volumes contoured by Oncologists in order to safeguard against under- or over-treatment of the target volume. …”
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Molecular and cytogenetic investigations of genome aberrations in neuroblastomas by Du Plessis, Lana

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The application of a deep convolution neural network for the automated delineation of the target and organs at risk in High Dose Rate Cervical Brachytherapy by Duprez, Didier Raphael Roger

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