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Assessing Risk of Cardiac and Pulmonary Toxicity Profiles in VMAT Compared with 3DCRT for Esophageal Cancer

Vimal Raj. K, Sandesh B Rao, Krishnaraj H.K, Lanisha Sequeira, Sridhar C.H, Tony Jacob, Zalfa Abdul Azeez, Yashmihta Kotian & Shylvea Shalom · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Background: According to multiple studies, when RT is administered to any thoracic cancer, pulmonary toxicities are far more common than cardiac toxicities. Both acute and chronic cardiac toxicities are possible; the latter can build over the course of a year and cause confusion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1120

Clinico-Pathological Outcome of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective Study

Zaiba Irum, Sandesh Rao B, Krishnaraj H.K, Lanisha Sequeira, Tony Jacob & Donald J Fernandes · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Background: Rectal cancer continues to pose a significant oncological challenge due to its high global incidence, heterogeneous biological behaviour, and the intricacies involved in its multidisciplinary management. The incorporation of neoadjuvant chemoradiation (NACRT) has emer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1119

Thyroid Dosimetry in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Post-Mastectomy Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Analysis

Zaiba Irum, Tony Jacob, Sandesh Rao B, Krishnaraj H. K, Lanisha Sequeira & Zalfa Abdul Azeez · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Background: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and continues to be a significant contributor to cancer-related deaths worldwide. The management of advanced stages generally involves a combination of treatment modalities such as surgery, chemotherapy, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1118

Spectrum of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Study Emphasizing Diagnostic Vigilance

Sharmila Patil, Fiza Chaudhary, Sabhya Sehgal, Aishwarya Patil & Amishi Rathod · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Background: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (C-SCC) is the second most common skin malignancy worldwide, with an increasing incidence. Although often indolent, it can exhibit local invasion and metastasis. Its varied morphology may mimic benign dermatologic conditions, delaying...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1117

Bridging the Gap: Patient-centered Design in Cancer Self-management Applications

Augustine Afriyie, Franklin Akwasi Adjei, Genevieve Avornyo & Eugene Agyare-Aggrey · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Mobile health applications are increasingly important in supporting cancer self-management, providing features like medication tracking, symptom logging, education, and communication. Nonetheless, many of these applications are developed without meaningful patient input, leading...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1116

Assessment of the Accuracy of Ultrasonography for Measuring Tumor Thickness in Patients with Oral Cancer

KHIZAR MAZHARI, JAGADISH CHANDRA, JOYCE SEQUEIRA & AKSHIT BATRA · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most prevalent malignancy in the head and neck area, arising from various sites, including the lip, tongue, gingiva, cheek, and floor of the mouth. As the tumours grow, they invade the adjacent tissues and can spread to the cervical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1115

The Role of N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) Methylation in the Development and Progression of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Mohammed Radef Dawood · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Aims: to investigate the correlation between m6A methylation and clinical characters of NPC patients, as well as, it`s development and progression, because N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation was a post-transcriptional modification that regulates gene expression, and had been im...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1114

Gum Bleeding as an Unusual Initial Manifestation of Carcinoma Oesophagus: A Case Report

Disha Tiwari & Dipanjan Panda · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Bone marrow metastasis from solid tumours typically occurs in advanced disease stages and rarely presents as the initial clinical manifestation. Herein, we are reporting that a 65-year-old man was admitted with a history of gum bleeding during dental work. His medical history was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1113

Cervical Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review of Screening Strategies, HPV Vaccination, and Survival Outcomes

Linda S. Mensah & Chinweuba C. Enumah · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Limited access to preventive services, low awareness, and infrastructural challenges contribute to disproportionately high incidence and mortalit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1112

Knowledge and Attitude towards Breast Self-examination among Female Undergraduate Students of Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria

Oladapo Michael Alaba, Obafemi Samuel Olayinka, Olaolu Oyinlola Bilewu & Idowu David Alake · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Breast cancer continues to pose a significant global health burden, impacting women in both industrialized and developing nations. Breast self-examination (BSE) continues to be a cost-effective and convenient approach for the timely detection of breast cancer in Nigeria. Hence, t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1111

Endometrial Cancer and Metabolic Syndrome: Interplay of Hormonal and Inflammatory Pathways

Chinweuba C. Enumah & Nwankwo Augustine Ugochukwu · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological malignancy in developed countries, with rising incidence globally, largely paralleling the epidemic of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome, characterized by central obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1109

Immunohistochemical Expression of Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) and Its Correlation with Clinicopathological Parameters in Breast Carcinoma

Monika Pawar & Satish Arakeri · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Aims: Breast carcinoma (BC) is the leading cause of tumor burden, with an incidence of 11.8%. The programmed cell death protein 1(PD-1)/programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway represents an adaptive immune resistance mechanism that tumor cells exert. Recent updates in the treat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1108

Thyroid Carcinoma in Nigeria: Current Perspectives and Comprehensive Review

Gbaa ZL, Ojo BA, Uko AF, Inienger DR, Unande HM, Gbaa AF & Kawen PT · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Background: Malignant thyroid disease is an emerging yet underreported public health issue in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Although generally associated with a favourable prognosis when detected early, substantial gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and data reporting hinder optimal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1107

A Case of Renal Medullary Carcinoma in a Young Male with Sickle Cell Trait: Case Report and Review of Literature

Vallathol Dilip Harindran, Thomas Babu, Lakshmy S Kumar, Thanseer NTK & Warrier N K · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2025

Renal medullary carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy that occurs predominantly in young males with sickle cell trait. This cancer is driven by the loss of a tumor suppressor gene called SMARCB1 which is mutated in a variety of rare childhood cancers. Due to its aggressive nature,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2025/v8i1106