José Ulisses Manzzini CalegaroNathalia Araújo de Santana Mota ABSTRACT Aim: To evaluate exposure to natural ionizing radiation from monazite sand and breast cancer mortality in Guarapari, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Methodology: This retrospective study compared breast cancer mortality per 100,000 inhabitants in the municipalities of Guarapari (ES), Ilhéus (BA),…

Alexandre Martins da SilveiraBeatriz GobiLara Regina Aguiar GuedesVitória Aparecida BetussiFulvio Bergamo Trevizan Abstract Introduction: Palliative care plays a critical role in supporting patients with life-threatening and advanced-stage illnesses. Within this context, healthcare professionals and caregivers face unique emotional and psychological challenges, often experiencing a phenomenon known as Compassion Fatigue. Objectives:…

Zanardo Louise SARTORIJuliano SARTORI ABSTRACT: Cutaneous invasive melanoma is a malignant neoplasm characterized by heterogeneity and the potential for aggressive biological behavior. To estimate disease-specific survival in individuals diagnosed with cutaneous invasive melanoma and to analyze its association with risk factors, a cohort study was conducted involving 221 participants treated…

Amanda Muglia WechslerCarmen Bragado-ÁlvarezElisa Maria Perina Resumo Justificativa: Depois do tratamento de câncer ser finalizado, um medo predominante nos pais é a possibilidade do tumor retornar. Assim, a recaída do câncer pediátrico pode acarretar sentimentos de depressão, ansiedade e estresse nos pais. Objetivo: Este estudo objetivou compreender as experiências comuns…

Fernando Andrade SilvaManuel Silva VazFilipe CoutinhoJosé Carlos Carneiro AbstractLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, accounting for millions ofdeaths each year. It is a disease with high morbidity and mortality that has a poorprognosis due to its late presentation. Prevention and early screening are the mosteffective strategies…

Camila Góes AraújoKevin Luiz Lopes-DelphinoDenise Tostes OliveiraMelyna Marques de AlmeidaAgnes Assao ABSTRACTA rising incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in younger patients withouttraditional risk factors has been observed, with the tongue being the most commonlyaffected site in this population. This study aims to report a case of tongue squamous…

Isabela Dias Marques da CruzCarlos Frederico Lopes BenevidesFernando Nunes Galvão de Oliveira Abstract: Anal cancer treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach encompassing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The primary goal of treatment is to achieve disease control while preserving anal function and minimizing treatment-related toxicities. Surgery is often utilized for early-stage…

Paulo César Felipe FrancoPedro de Castro MendesAbstract: The carcinoid tumors are neoplasias usully found in the gastrointestinal tract adbronchopulmonary segment, however, they can be less frequently found in other sites,Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors represent less than 5% of all carcinoid tumors and less than0,1% of all ovary neoplasia, whereas the…

Yza Mariana Conceição BritoNilo Cesar Leao Barreto de SouzaNilo Jorge Carvalho Leao BarrettoLeonardo Marques Calazans Summary: Prostate cancer is the second most common tumor in men worldwide, with lethality directly related to its staging. In general, radical prostatectomy represents the first line in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer,…

Dr. Roberto de Almeida Gil Dra. Mariana Vargas Gil INTRODUÇÃO A população e os gestores de saúde brasileiros vêm enfrentando a elevação do número de casos de câncer em razão não só do rápido envelhecimento populacional, mas também das modificações de estilo de vida e do aumento às exposições ambientais…

Matheus do Nascimento SantosLucas Santana Bahiense FilhoMaria Polliana Braz Silva SantanaJulia da Silva Rios Araújo ABSTRACTIntroduction: Colon malignancy is characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the inner lining of the colon or rectum. It is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Risk factors such…

Matheus do Nascimento SantosLucas Santana Bahiense FilhoMaria Polliana Braz Silva SantanaJulia da Silva Rios Araújo ABSTRACTIntroduction: Malignant neoplasia of the cervix is a public health problem that affects women around the world, generating a significant number of deaths. The main cause of this neoplasia is persistent infection with the Human…

Williane Thamires dos SantosJosé Klinger de Oliveira Cruz NetoLetícia Fonseca Cavalcanti CorreiaFernanda Santos da AnunciaçãoMaria da Conceição Andrade ABSTRACTEsophageal cancer is common among men in Brazil, especially the squamous cell carcinoma kind. Alcoholism and smoking are associated risk factors. Other factors include Barrett’s syndrome, nitrosamines, achalasia, Plummer-Vinson syndrome, and Helicobacter…

Maria Beatriz CoutoAndreia Salgado GonçalvesFrancesco MonteleoneMaria Eduarda MachadoGerly Macedo GonçalvesSara OliveiraSónia Simões Abstract:Introduction and objectives: The relationship between religion and mental health has been increasingly studied, including in psycho-oncology. In fact, many cancer patients turn to religion to address the negative impact of this diagnosis. With this case report, we…

Matheus do Nascimento SantoLucas Santana Bahiense FilhoMaria Polliana Braz Silva Santana ABSTRACTIntroduction: Malignant neoplasm of the prostate represents an important cause of morbidity and mortality in men worldwide. Risk factors include advanced age, family history, ethnic origin, diet and physical inactivity. Despite the reduction in the mortality rate over the…