Shaymaa AlWaheidi

Conducting cancer research in a conflict setting: a view from the occupied Palestinian territory

Shaymaa AlWaheidi, Anas Ismail, Richard Sullivan, Elizabeth A Davies

Cancer is now the third leading cause of death in low-income countries (65% of cancer deaths globally), accounting for over 4 million deaths every year. Despite this, research on cancer control and access to cancer care in low-income countries is limited and …

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Cross-ancestral GWAS identifies 29 variants across head and neck cancer subsites

Elmira Ebrahimi, Apiwat Sangphukieo, Hanla A. Park, Valérie Gaborieau et autres

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) includes diverse cancers arising in the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx, with the main risk factors being environmental exposures such as tobacco, alcohol, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The genetic factors contributing to susceptibility across …

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Breast cancer in women in Gaza: qualitative study of women’s expectations and experiences of diagnosis and management

Shaymaa AlWaheidi, Richard Sullivan, Elizabeth Davies

Objective: This study aimed to explore women's awareness of breast cancer and its symptoms, their experiences of accessing healthcare, diagnosis and treatment, and their fears about the stigma associated with the disease in Gaza. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with …

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Advanced Stage Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis: HEADSpAcE Consortium Health Systems Benchmarking Survey

Grant Creaney, Mariél de Aquino Goulart, Alex D. McMahon, Claire Paterson et autres

BACKGROUND: Globally, most people with head and neck cancers (HNCs) are diagnosed with advanced-stage disease. HNC diagnostic stage has multifactorial explanations, with the role of health system factors not yet fully investigated. METHODS: HNC centres (n = 18) from the HEADSpAcE Consortium …

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Breast Cancer in Women in Gaza: A Review of Clinical Characteristics and Short-Term Survival

Shaymaa AlWaheidi, Richard Sullivan, Elizabeth Davies

PURPOSE: To understand how breast cancer is diagnosed in Gaza, and disease stage distribution, treatment, and survival. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A clinical record case series study of women diagnosed in 2017 and 2018 was conducted with follow-up until December 31, 2020. Breast …

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Redefining Cancer Research Priorities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in the Post–COVID-19 Global Context: A Modified Delphi Consensus Process

Louis Fox, Aida Santaolalla, Jasmine Handford, Richard Sullivan et autres

PURPOSE The post–COVID-19 funding landscape for cancer research globally has become increasingly challenging, particularly in resource-challenged regions (RCRs) lacking strong research ecosystems. We aimed to produce a list of priority areas for cancer research in countries with limited resources, informed by researchers …

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Promoting cancer prevention and early diagnosis in the occupied Palestinian territory

Shaymaa AlWaheidi

Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), and a more than 65 % rise in all cancer mortality is expected by 2030, with potentially devastating consequences which could overwhelm an already strained Palestinian health system. …

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Factors affecting delay in the presentation of breast cancer symptoms among women in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory: a cross-sectional survey

Samira S. Abo Al-Shiekh, Y.S.M. Alajerami, K. M. Abushab, Ahmed A. Najim et autres

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors related to women's delay in presenting with breast cancer symptoms to improve diagnosis in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). DESIGN: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Two government cancer hospitals. PARTICIPANTS: A consecutive sample of 130 Palestinian women living in Gaza with …

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Abstract 92: Clinical Care and Short-Term Survival Outcomes for Women with Breast Cancer in Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory

Shaymaa AlWaheidi, Professor Richard Sullivan, Dr Elizabeth Davies

Abstract Purpose: We aimed to provide robust breast cancer survival estimates for Palestinian women in Gaza, and to identify interventions necessary to improve care in this setting. Methods: We collected detailed clinical and treatment data from the medical records of all women …

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Mammographic Screening in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: A Critical Analysis of Its Promotion, Claimed Benefits, and Safety in Palestinian Health Research

Shaymaa AlWaheidi, Klim McPherson, Iain Chalmers, Richard Sullivan et autres

PURPOSE: To critically review the evidence and opinions expressed about mammographic screening (MS) in research reports on breast cancer in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and to assess whether benefits and harms in MS are presented in a balanced way. METHODS: Searches …

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Moving cancer prevention and care forward in Saudi Arabia

Saleh A. Alessy, Shaymaa AlWaheidi

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Additional challenges faced by cancer patients in Gaza due to COVID-19

Shaymaa AlWaheidi, Richard Sullivan, Elizabeth Davies

Cancer patients in conflict settings experience significant barriers in accessing chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as palliative care and psychosocial support. Now they face an additional possible risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus and the indirect impact of the COVID-19 pandemic …

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