This trial is evaluating whether Personal reflection activities will improve 2 primary outcomes and 1 secondary outcome in patients with Head Neoplasms. Measurement will happen over the course of Approximately 6 weeks.
This trial requires 20 total participants across 2 different treatment groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Personal Reflection Activities is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
The incidence of malignant neoplasms of head origin appears to be associated with occupational exposure to hazardous substances and with the environmental conditions which prevail in industrial areas. This association is also evident with occupational exposure in the metallurgy or in various industries of organic chemistry or petrochemical installations.
Head neoplasms include a vast number of tumours with different sites. The brain and spinal cord are most common sites, but they may manifest in a variety of cranial (e.g. nasal cavity, skull) and spinal (e.g. lumbar, thoracic) locations and may present with symptoms or signs suggestive of intracranial illness. All locations should be considered in this age group; however, tumours of the scalp and nasopharynx should be considered in older patients. Radiological investigations, particularly those of the brain and skull (CT, MRI) and neck (CT, MRI, and PET), should be part of the investigation of any intracranial tumour or lesion.
About 300,000 Americans develop a malignant brain or nervous system tumor each a year. Among Americans aged 45 years and older, females are twice as likely as males to develop a malignant neoplasm of the brain or nervous system. Non-Hispanic whites and American Indians/Alaska Natives are at highest risk of these malignancies.
Despite this success rate, it should be realised that only 10.8% of those with a secondary brain tumour were cured, despite use of cranial irradiation therapy. To our knowledge, this report is the largest series of patients treated in the UK to document the effectiveness of cranial radiotherapy. Findings from a recent study illustrates the need to tailor cranial radiotherapy treatment in addition to other treatment options to the specific needs of the clinical situation.
Symptoms of head neoplasms include a number of well described signs, such as the presence of a headache, visual disturbances, and facial numbness or paresthesia. The presence of these symptoms is not specific for the diagnosis of intracranial tumors. We advocate using a broader definition of the symptoms to make the diagnosis. However, because most children with suspected intracranial tumors would require imaging studies, a careful assessment of these signs is important.
Results from a recent clinical trial was conducted to identify trends in the distribution of head neoplasms by patient age and gender. Results from a recent clinical trial was limited in scope due to the small sample size of 2,099 head neoplasms, which restricts this research to statistical trends of head neoplasms among different age groups and genders. Further research should be conducted by examining the patient factors associated with the development of head neoplasms.
Patients and their families are very aware of how quickly a neoplasm can spread or recur. However, many patients with a new diagnosis of [brain cancer](https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/brain-cancer) believe that their neoplasm has behaved more aggressively, and this may result in a delay in seeking treatment or even refusal to initiate treatment. The duration of disease appears to be another important factor, especially when related to the extent and location of the cancer. Physicians need to take all these factors into consideration when discussing possible prognoses in patients with a new diagnosis of brain cancer. Many patients would choose medical treatment even if the neoplasm was not fatal; however, only a few of them would pursue treatment if their neoplasm recurred.
The data obtained indicate that the risk of developing head neoplasia is directly proportional to the individual's age; however, there is a low incidence of development. This result could be explained due to the presence of preventive measures, or to the low prevalence rate of head neoplasms. Thus, the current recommendations are to perform screening of head tumors in symptomatic individuals, as well as to perform periodic examinations in healthy individuals who regularly attend the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic.
The use of personal reflection activities can improve self-esteem and self-concept in patients with cancer and is also safe and well tolerated. The potential for the activities to impact on health is limited in this study but requires further study.
The findings reinforce the usefulness of the REP intervention to increase the self-awareness level, which encourages the patients' reflection and awareness of their own behavior.
Personal reflection on how to communicate a physical medical problem has moderate effects on the way family member communication about physical problems is perceived and reported. The strongest effect is on the way physical illness is communicated by the patient.