Cutaneous manifestations of cancer.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:T-cell lymphomas (TCL) represent a particularly poor prognosis subgroup of lymphomas. The goal of this review is to provide emerging information on one agent demonstrating activity in these challenging diseases. Pralatrexate is a novel antifolate designed to have high affinity for the reduced folate c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： O'Connor OA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to update knowledge on therapy-related myeloid neoplasms (t-MN), taking into account the new 2008 WHO classification, new genome-wide approaches for the definition of susceptibility towards t-MN and the introduction of new more aggressive treatments in cancer patients. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Leone G,Fianchi L,Voso MT

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Over the past 20 years, tremendous strides have been made to decrease treatment-related morbidity and mortality following allogeneic transplant, including management of acute and chronic lung injury. Within this context, three distinct entities are recognized, idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS), bron...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Yanik G,Kitko C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we highlight key recent insights into hematopoiesis and hematological malignancies through the application of novel single-cell approaches. We particularly focus on biological insights made through the study of stem/progenitors cells in myeloid malignancy at single-cell resolution. RE...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Brierley CK,Mead AJ

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Current treatment modalities provide limited improvement in the natural course of lung cancer, and prognosis remains poor. Lung cancer is a malignancy with great molecular heterogeneity. The complexity of the signalling process leading to cancer cell proliferation and to the neoplastic phenotype suppo...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Cascone T,Gridelli C,Ciardiello F

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucosal injury due to ionizing radiation or cytotoxic agents begins with damage to stem cells in the basal epithelium, progresses as these cells are depleted, and is complicated by inflammation and superimposed infection. Suppression of oral and pharyngeal infection, cytokine stimulation of neutrophils, and protection...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Marks JE

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides an overview of recent updates in understanding the mechanisms by which glioblastoma cells interact with their cellular and molecular partners within the microenvironment. RECENT FINDINGS:We have now a better knowledge of the cell populations involved in Glioblastoma (GBM) invasio...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Chouleur T,Tremblay ML,Bikfalvi A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:More therapeutic options are needed for bone and soft tissue sarcomas, especially for patients with metastatic disease. Recent randomized clinical trials conducted in colon, breast and lung cancer have shown the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agent, bevacizumab, alone or in combination with c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Balasubramanian L,Evens AM

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Malignant brain tumors have a very poor prognosis and the natural history of disease is very short, usually less than 1 year. Brain tumor patients often present peculiar symptoms of disease that require appropriate supportive treatment, namely, peritumoral brain edema, venous thromboembolism, seizures...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Pace A,Metro G,Fabi A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tumor stroma is composed of many cellular subtypes, of which the most abundant are fibroblasts, macrophages and endothelial cells. During the process of tissue injury, these three cellular subtypes must coordinate their activity to efficiently contribute to tissue regeneration. In tumor, this mechanis...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ronca R,Van Ginderachter JA,Turtoi A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seroepidemiologic studies show that Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) is more prevalent in those populations at higher risk to develop Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). Anti-KSHV antibody titer is also higher in those who develop KS. KSHV is a sexually transmitted disease among homosexual men, but other routes of transmission ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Whitby D,Boshoff C

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Knowledge of the pathophysiology of Kaposi sarcoma continues to expand and influence our therapeutic approaches. This review summarizes developments within the last 18 to 24 months. RECENT FINDINGS:Pieces of the puzzle as they relate to viral factors-both human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) and human immuno...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Noy A

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case reports are presented for three patients with metastatic breast cancer who received first-line treatment with bevacizumab in combination with taxanes in clinical trials. Two patients showed peak reductions in lesion size of 49 and 70%, respectively. In one patient, subsequent treatment with bevacizumab in combina...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ferreira A,Vieira C,Rodrigues A,Pereira D,Rodrigues H,Dávila C,Bento S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To present the model of the Supportive Care in Cancer Unit (SCCU) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of Milan. RECENT FINDINGS:In the last few years, there has been a debate on different models of integration of palliative care in oncology, on early palliative care, supportive care, supportive an...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ida RC,Adelaide PM,Stefania B

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The psychosocial needs of adolescent and young adult (AYA) siblings of cancer patients are easily overlooked. Accordingly, the evidence base informing short and long-term outcomes for these young people is sparse. This review provides an overview of recent research highlighting the experiences, unmet ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Patterson P,Medlow S,McDonald FE

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The search for effective adjuvant therapy for melanoma has resulted in the testing of a remarkably broad spectrum of therapeutic agents. Until recently, there was little evidence to suggest a benefit for any adjuvant therapy. The demonstration of activity for adjuvant high-dose interferon alfa in a cooperative group t...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Sondak VK,Wolfe JA

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight the most recent advances in the imaging of gliomas with a focus on high-grade gliomas. In the last several years, MRI and PET imaging of the brain have moved beyond anatomic imaging and are now capable of probing different aspects of tumor biology and response to treatment. These new tech...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gerstner ER,Batchelor TT

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of febrile neutropenia has evolved significantly with the development of risk stratification and recognition of the efficacy of oral antibiotics in low-risk patients. There remains uncertainty concerning the need for hospitalization and role of early hospital discharge. We review recent...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Innes H,Marshall E

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this article will be to review neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) of the gynaecological tract. NETs are generally considered to be uncommon and primary tumours in the gynaecological tract on arrival rare or very rare. It is important to distinguish true primary tumours from metastatic as the...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Reed NS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The last decade has seen a paradigm change in that tumor stroma contributes to malignant tumor progression in a manner comparable to genetic and epigenetic changes within cancer cells. This review summarizes recent novel insights into how inflammatory conditions stimulate the formation and expansion o...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Zumsteg A,Christofori G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) continues to be a major obstacle to the success of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. Furthermore, several clinical strategies being employed at this time in the field of bone marrow transplantation have had an impact on GVHD. In addition to the usual division of topics such as pa...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Marcellus DC,Vogelsang GB

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Loss of cell growth control is not sufficient to explain why tumours form as the immune system recognizes many malignant cells and keeps them in check. The local inflammatory microenvironment is a pivotal factor in tumour formation, as tumour-associated inflammation actively suppresses antitumour immu...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Huang L,Mellor AL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1996 progress has been made toward a better understanding of acute leukemias, their biology, the effects of different intensity or subtype-specific chemotherapy, and the contribution of bone marrow transplantation. In acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high-dose cytarabine in induction and in postremission treatment imp...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Büchner T

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This paper reviews the advances in surgery in head and neck cancer patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Sentinel node biopsy is a promising diagnostic technique to detect occult lymph node metastases, especially in oral carcinomas. Fludeoxyglucose-PET seems to be useful in detecting recurrent (laryngeal) carcin...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： de Bree R,Leemans CR

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Increasing attention is being given to personalized medicine in oncology, where therapies are tailored to the particular characteristics of the individual cancer patient. In recent years, there has been greater focus on prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) in prostate cancer (PCa) as a target for...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bouchelouche K,Choyke PL

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tamoxifen as adjuvant systemic treatment after first isolated locoregional recurrence of breast cancer has been shown to decrease the subsequent locoregional relapse rate, but it affects neither distant metastases nor survival. In metastatic disease, tamoxifen has not improved response when added to ablation of ovaria...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Rubens RD

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of lung cancer continues to rise. The need and demand for more effective treatment to improve survival and palliate symptoms increases at a great rate. The most recent evidence for the use of chemotherapy in the palliative setting is summarized in this review of the literature from the last few years. It...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Medley L,Cullen M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past year, several research areas have been noteworthy. This article discusses decision making related to breast cancer treatment, the effects of treatment on measures of psychological distress, and studies related to quality-of-life among breast cancer patients. In addition, an area of continued interest inv...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Stefanek ME

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphomas include a vast number of pathologic conditions in which the search for new active drugs follows different routes. Hodgkin's disease and high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are very sensitive to chemotherapy, responding well to existing regimens; the inability to cure seems to be caused by acquired drug resista...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Straneo M,Gianni L

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research into the basic biology of telomeres continues to reveal details relevant to fundamental aspects of human cancer. The goal of this review is to highlight discoveries made within the last year, with emphasis on their relevance to cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognostics, and treatment. RECENT...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Meeker AK,De Marzo AM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00