Recuperate: Can Realtime Molecular Profiling in Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Improve Treatment Outcomes?

The evolution of molecular management of carcinoma of unknown primary

T Sivakumaran, RW Tothill, LR Mileshkin

2024-09-01

Purpose of reviewThere is significant need to improve diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients with cancer of unknown prima..

Six-year experience of Australia’s first dedicated cancer of unknown primary clinic

A van Mourik, G Tonkin-Hill, J O’Farrell, S Waller, L Tan, RW Tothill, D Bowtell, S Fox, A Fellowes, C Fedele, P Schofield, T Sivakumaran, HL Wong, L Mileshkin

2023-08-10

Background: Diagnosis and management of cancers of unknown primary (CUP) remain challenging. This study examines the referral patt..

A qualitative study of patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary: Perceptions of communication, understanding of diagnosis and genomic testing, and information needs

K Wolyniec, C O’Callaghan, K Fisher, S Jessica, RW Tothill, D Bowtell, M Linda, P Schofield

2023-04-01

Objective: Patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) commonly report poor understanding of their illness and high levels of ps..

Healthcare Costs Before and After Diagnosis of Cancer of Unknown Primary Versus Ovarian Cancer in Australia

LG Gordon, C Wood, RW Tothill, PM Webb, P Schofield, L Mileshkin

2023-01-01

Background: Little is known about the healthcare resource usage and costs for patients with cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Objec..

Psychological distress, understanding of cancer and illness uncertainty in patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary

K Wolyniec, J Sharp, K Fisher, RW Tothill, D Bowtell, L Mileshkin, P Schofield

2022-11-01

Objective: Patients diagnosed with Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) experience high levels of psychological distress and report poo..

Uncertainty and the unmet informational needs of patients with cancer of unknown primary (CUP): a cross-sectional multi-site study

L Guccione, K Fisher, L Mileshkin, R Tothill, D Bowtell, S Quinn, A DeFazio, CS Karapetis, N Wilcken, M Singh, C Steer, B Gao, M Warren, IM Collins, N Karanth, C Bryant, P Schofield

2022-10-01

Objective: This study aimed to determine the healthcare experiences, quality of life, and psychosocial needs of patients with canc..