Lublin Oncology Center

Childhood Diet, Gut Microbiota and Early Cardiovascular Risk: A Narrative Review

Childhood dietary patterns play a key role in shaping early cardiometabolic risk through effects on adiposity, lipid metabolism, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and gut microbiota composition. Evidence indicates that atherosclerotic processes begin in early life and are strong...

Mortality Predictors and Retrospective Concordance with ICU Admission Prioritization Guidelines in Patients with Cancer: A Single-Center Cohort Study

Background/Objectives: Advances in cancer treatment and an aging population have increased ICU admissions among patients with cancer, while mortality remains high and ICU resources are limited. We aimed to identify mortality predictors available at admission and factors arising d...

Outcomes and adverse events of postoperative stereotactic interventional radiotherapy/brachytherapy for brain metastases: a systematic review

Postoperative radiotherapy is commonly used after resection of brain metastases, but durable local control with a low rate of adverse events (AEs) remains challenging. This systematic review summarizes outcomes and AEs of postoperative stereotactic interventional radiotherapy (S-...

Impact of Photodynamic Therapy on Mast Cell-Associated Inflammation and Angiogenesis in Actinic Keratosis

Background/Objectives: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common ultraviolet-induced intraepidermal neoplasm with a recognized potential to progress to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). Although photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an established field-directed treatment for AK, its ef...

Illness Acceptance Among Adults with Melanoma: A Prospective Observational Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Melanoma is a chronic disease that significantly affects patients’ daily functioning and emotional well-being. Beyond its somatic burden, it often leads to substantial changes in quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to assess illness acceptance among melanoma pat...