S. Hedges
10 Papers
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S. Hedges is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Epithelioid cell. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 5 publications.
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Qlti-03. an innovative approach to accessible information for brain tumour patients and their loved ones
Victoria Hurwitz,Jess La,S. Hedges,C Robinson,E. Kostick,Aeron Suarez,José Pedro Lavrador,Ranjeev Bhangoo,Lucy Brazil +8 more
TL;DR: A YouTube channel for high grade glioblastoma multiforme cancer patients is described in this paper , where patients choose the name of the channel and began making short videos with patients and professionals on subjects suggested by patients.
P11.06.A benefits of carbohydrate loading drinks pre-operatively for patients with a presumed high-grade glioma planned for an awake craniotomy
Jess La,Ranjeev Bhangoo,Victoria Hurwitz,Keyoumars Ashkan,Francesco Vergani,Richard Gullan,J P Lavrador,C Robinson,E. Kostick,Angela Rivero Suárez,S. Hedges,Lucy Brazil,Angela Swampillai,Omar Al-Salihi,Kazumi Chia,Katia Cikurel,D. Joe +16 more
TL;DR: Though the current data is of a small volume, carbohydrate loading pre-operatively can help patients for elective awake craniotomies and reduce length of stay in hospital, optimising their recovery in a fast yet safe manner to ensure they are in the best performance status prior to commencing oncology treatment.
P08.14.B Addressing and implementing coping strategies from pre-surgery can reduce anxiety and depression in the brain tumour population
Victoria Hurwitz,J P Lavrador,Jess La,Lucy Brazil,Omar Al-Salihi,Angela Swampillai,Ranjeev Bhangoo,Francesco Vergani,Keyoumars Ashkan,Kok Hwee Chia,S. Hedges,Angela Rivero Suárez,E. Kostick,C Robinson +13 more
TL;DR: Identifying and implementing coping strategies at the earliest opportunity improves patients quality of life whilst living with a brain tumour and there is the potential to further this work by looking at the impact on carers of early detection of patients anxiety and depression.
P16.03.A Epithelioid gliobastoma requires rapid treatment and BRAF inhibitors should be made readily available for their treatment
Victoria Hurwitz,Jess La,J P Lavrador,Lucy Brazil,K. Chia,Angela Swampillai,Omar Al-Salihi,Ranjeev Bhangoo,Francesco Vergani,Keyoumars Ashkan,S. Hedges,E. Kostick,Ana Suárez,C Robinson +13 more
TL;DR: Extent of resection in these case studies demonstrates benefit in delaying progression though it is clear that time is of the essence from presentation, to surgery, to adjuvant treatment.
How Can Clinical Teams Support Patients With a Brain Tumour Diagnosis With Sex Relationships and Intimacy?
E. Kostick,Jess La,Victoria Hurwitz,S. Hedges,C Robinson,Aeron Suarez,Keyoumars Ashkan,Ranjeev Bhangoo,Richard Gullan,Francesco Vergani,Lucy Brazil,Omar Al-Salihi,Angela Swampillai,Kazumi Chia,Katia Cikurel,D. Joe,Gerald T. Finnerty,José Pedro Lavrador +17 more
TL;DR: If patients with a brain tumour feel they are able to ask questions and concerns about sex, relationships and intimacy following diagnosis; is there an unmet need and how can this be addressed?