I need a research idea that combines oncology and podiatry?

[jefferson987]

Its an odd combination I realize, but I'm currently a podiatry student and most research in podiatry is in the field of biomechanics. I have 2 years of experience in researching Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomas but relating this to podiatry would be difficult since lymphomas in the axial skeleton are rare. So I'm trying to think outside the box... I would love a research idea that combines oncology and podiatry. Any ideas?

[Sato]

The effect of tumors in different places on the body on ankle agility / walking? I don't know much about podiatry, so take it for what you will.

[jefferson987]

agility / walking would fall under biomechanics and thats what Im trying to avoid. Thanks though!

[cbpayne]

This post turned up in my alerts! , so I joined to respond. (hope the mods let link drops).

 

Start here:

http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=443

 

This is a collection of case reports over the last 9 yrs in which a cancer metatasis has resulted in foot pain - in a lot of these cases, the foot pain was the first symptom of the cancer ...its obviously very rare, but very serious when it occurs; there are plenty of research ideas from that (eg what are the red flags that podiatrists need to look out for?, etc)

Edited May 21, 2014 by cbpayne

[Prometheus]

How about looking at the prevalence of sepsis in chemo patients with a source linked to poor footwear. Patients receive loads of information about avoiding possible infections, does this get missed?

[MelissaMunroe]

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