Jean‐Marc Bourque
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View article: Radiotherapy for Isolated Breast Myeloid Sarcoma
Radiotherapy for Isolated Breast Myeloid Sarcoma Open
Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is an uncommon solid extramedullary tumor composed of malignant myeloid blasts that can be located in various tissues. It is often associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), but it can also be found in patients suff…
View article: A Randomized Trial Comparing Concurrent versus Sequential Radiation and Endocrine Therapy in Early-Stage, Hormone-Responsive Breast Cancer
A Randomized Trial Comparing Concurrent versus Sequential Radiation and Endocrine Therapy in Early-Stage, Hormone-Responsive Breast Cancer Open
Concerns exist regarding increased toxicities, including endocrine therapy toxicity, with concurrent radiation and endocrine therapy in early breast cancer (EBC). We present a pragmatic, randomized trial comparing concurrent versus sequent…
View article: Pan-Canadian Survey of Radiation Oncology Professional Involvement in Global Oncology Initiatives in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Pan-Canadian Survey of Radiation Oncology Professional Involvement in Global Oncology Initiatives in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
PURPOSE Canadian radiation oncology professionals have a strong history of involvement in global oncology initiatives worldwide. This pan-Canadian survey-based study was conducted to determine the current level of engagement of Canadian ra…
View article: Real-World Evaluation of Primary Versus Secondary Prevention of Skeletal-Related Events in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Real-World Evaluation of Primary Versus Secondary Prevention of Skeletal-Related Events in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Open
Introduction Anti-osteoclast treatment with denosumab or zoledronate is known to effectively reduce the need for radiotherapy to bone and other skeletal-related events (SREs) in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer…
View article: Variation in Access to Palliative Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer: A Population-Based Study in Canada
Variation in Access to Palliative Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer: A Population-Based Study in Canada Open
We found the utilization of palliative radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients in Ontario varies depending on age, stage at diagnosis, number of comorbidities, registration at regional cancer centers, and involvement of oncologists. Ther…
View article: Equity in adjuvant radiotherapy utilization in locally advanced head and neck cancer: A <scp>SEER</scp>‐data based study
Equity in adjuvant radiotherapy utilization in locally advanced head and neck cancer: A <span>SEER</span>‐data based study Open
Background Not all patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) who are eligible for adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) following upfront surgery appear to receive it. Methods Data were obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, an…
View article: Ten Years of the International Cancer Control Partnership: Promoting National Cancer Control Plans to Shape the Health System Response for Cancer Control
Ten Years of the International Cancer Control Partnership: Promoting National Cancer Control Plans to Shape the Health System Response for Cancer Control Open
Growing premature mortality because of cancer is an increasing public health concern in all countries. This article reviews 10 years of the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP) considering the themes of National Cancer Control P…
View article: Development of a Curriculum for the Implementation of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Programs in Middle-Income Countries
Development of a Curriculum for the Implementation of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Programs in Middle-Income Countries Open
PURPOSE The aim of this work was to develop a curriculum to be used in the implementation of stereotactic radiation therapy programs in middle-income countries. The curriculum needed to be scalable and flexible to be easily adapted to loca…
View article: DECOLONIZING CANCER CARE IN CANADA
DECOLONIZING CANCER CARE IN CANADA Open
Cancer incidence and mortality among Indigenous peoples of Canada (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) continue to rise in contrast to non-Indigenous Canadians, and Indigenous peoples are at higher risk of cancers associated with known modifi…
View article: Issue Information
Issue Information Open
This report provides prospective data about cancer patients with COVID-19 in a situation of maximum pressure on the healthcare system of a large urban area in Western Europe.Despite a milder clinical profile on presentation, in-hospital mo…
View article: Why cancer control is fundamental during a pandemic
Why cancer control is fundamental during a pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a disruptive impact on healthcare systems around the world. In many countries, screening and early detection have temporarily been halted and fewer patients are seeking medical attention when experie…
View article: The Breast Health Global Initiative 2018 Global Summit on Improving Breast Healthcare Through Resource‐Stratified Phased Implementation: Methods and overview
The Breast Health Global Initiative 2018 Global Summit on Improving Breast Healthcare Through Resource‐Stratified Phased Implementation: Methods and overview Open
Background The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) established a series of resource‐stratified, evidence‐based guidelines to address breast cancer control in the context of available resources. Here, the authors describe methodologies a…
View article: Global palliative radiotherapy: a framework to improve access in resource-constrained settings
Global palliative radiotherapy: a framework to improve access in resource-constrained settings Open
Radiotherapy is an essential component of cancer therapy. Lack of access to radiotherapy in less-developed countries prevents its use for both cure and symptom relief, resulting in a significant disparity in patient suffering. Several rece…