Institut De Cancérologie De Lorraine

This study tested two treatment plans for people with pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable by surgery. 130 patients received either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus radiation before surgery. The goal was to see which approach leads to a higher rate of c…

This study looked at whether formal hypnosis can help reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients undergoing a procedure called brachytherapy. 68 adults were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus hypnosis. The goal was to see if adding hypnosis im…

This study tested a device that measures pain signals during breast surgery to see if a pain block (paravertebral block) is working. It involved 100 women having a mastectomy. The goal was to improve pain control and reduce the need for extra pain medicine.

This study looked at how closely 200 patients with advanced breast or prostate cancer follow their prescribed oral medication routines. Participants filled out questionnaires about their pill-taking and gave blood samples to check certain health markers. The goal was to understan…

This study looked at 22 women with cervical cancer to see if keeping the bladder empty during a type of internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) lowers the radiation dose to nearby organs like the bladder, rectum, and bowel. Each patient was scanned with both an empty and a ful…

This study tested whether a 3-session program combining meditation and acceptance therapy is practical and helpful for staff at a cancer center. Twenty employees took part, attending one session per week for three weeks. Researchers measured participation, satisfaction, and chang…

This study looked at why many cancer patients struggle to stay physically active, even though exercise helps them live longer and feel better. Researchers surveyed 261 French adults with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer to understand the psychological and social barriers. T…