Salvage therapy for ovarian cancer.

abstract：:The therapeutic landscape for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has changed drastically over the past several years with the emergence of molecularly targeted therapies. With previous prognostic and predictive tools based on studies of patients treated with cytokine therapies, confirmation of these prior methods and discover...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Cowey CL,Rathmell WK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New combinations of chemotherapy with radiotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers are showing evidence that improved outcomes may result from toxicity profiles associated with "targeted" systemic radiosensitizing agents. These new agents are also clinically attractive owing to such factors as oral bioavailability and pa...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Rich TA,Crane C,Lawson JD,Landry J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of the experience with second-line chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) comes from small phase II trials, which have shown disappointing or inconsistent results. The notable exception has been docetaxel, which has been extensively studied as a second-line therapy for NSCLC. On the basis of consiste...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Fossella FV

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiologic studies supported by molecular technology have provided sufficient evidence of the causal role of some human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in the development of cervical cancer. The finding is consistent universally, and HPV has been proposed as the first identified necessary cause of cervical cancer. ...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Bosch FX,de Sanjosé S

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overall survival for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) has not improved appreciably over the past few decades. Because standard treatments have not controlled this disease with sufficiently high success rates, novel therapeutic approaches, such as immunotherapy, are under investigation...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Leibowitz MS,Nayak JV,Ferris RL

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Standard treatment for early-stage squamous cell cancer of the anal canal (SCCA) includes concurrent chemotherapy and radiation to achieve curative intent. Treatment options are limited, however, especially with locoregional disease relapse occurring in 20-30% of patients and about 10-30% of patients ...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Phuong L,Rajdev L

更新日期：2020-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of anti-angiogenic agents as part of the therapeutic armamentarium for advanced stage solid tumors has become the standard of care in several instances, particularly for renal cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma, colorectal carcinoma, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. These agents primarily target...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Hayman SR,Leung N,Grande JP,Garovic VD

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electronic data sharing is a critical, but underappreciated, requirement for modern medical informatics systems. This capability is facilitated by acquisition of structured clinical data, but optimized only if this data is stored and transmitted using standardized representations. Most electronic medical record and cl...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Jones RB,Reeves D,Martinez CS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concurrent radiation therapy and chemotherapy is the primary treatment for patients with squamous cell tumors of the anal canal, and is also employed in the neoadjuvant setting for patients with stage II and III adenocarcinoma of the rectum. There is constant clinical study involving modifications of chemoradiotherapy...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Meyer J,Balch G,Willett C,Czito B

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemotherapy was traditionally perceived to be ineffective for prostate cancer and was only administered to patients with symptomatic hormone-refractory disease. Although previous reviews have confirmed this belief, recent studies have demonstrated significant antitumor activity with chemotherapy regimens. This articl...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Petrylak DP

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colon cancer remains the third most common cancer, and cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Greater public awareness and acceptance of screening programs have contributed significantly to increasingly earlier detection of colon cancer and decreased mortality. Advances made in the understanding of this d...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Kumar SK,Goldberg RM

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inter-individual variability in carcinogen metabolism has been attributed in part to the polymorphic expression of several phase I and II detoxification enzymes. The role of these genetic polymorphisms in cancer susceptibility has been most extensively evaluated for isozymes of cytochrome P450 (CYP1A1, CYP2D6, and CYP...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Clapper ML

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although postoperative chemoradiation has a proven role in the treatment of stage II to III localized rectal cancer, recent trials have demonstrated the role of preoperative chemoradiation. A recent randomized trial has shown that preoperative chemoradiation yields higher rates of local control and sphincter preservat...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Das P,Crane CH

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer constitutes a leading cause of morbidity and cancer deaths in women throughout the world. Approximately two thirds of the patients are diagnosed with locally advanced cervical cancer, showing disappointing survival rates despite correct multidisciplinary management. Metastatic disease implies a poor pr...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Marquina G,Manzano A,Casado A

更新日期：2018-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：:With the emergence of telemedicine as a routine form of care in various venues, the opportunities to use technology to care for the most vulnerable, most ill cancer patients are extremely appealing. Increasingly, evidence supports early integration of palliative care with standard oncologic care, supported by recent N...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Worster B,Swartz K

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article, which published in Current Oncology Reports, Volume 21, Issue 6, June 2019, contained an error in addressing the indication for use of neratinib in early stage breast cancer. ...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Leone JP,Lin NU

更新日期：2019-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The search is on for biomarkers for use in the diagnosis, staging, prognosis, and management of patients with melanoma. As with many types of cancer, the hematogenous spread of melanoma is a bad prognostic sign, and many groups have attempted to detect circulating melanoma cells in patients with different stages of me...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Kounalakis N,Goydos JS

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HER2 is a member of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family of tyrosine kinases and is involved in the growth, invasion, metastasis, and prognosis of breast cancer. The rationale for prospective trials evaluating the role of anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody therapy for patients with high-risk HER2-positive res...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Perez EA

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although surgery for lung cancer was not common before the early twentieth century, it has enjoyed remarkable progress since then both in type of resection and technical approach. This has been coupled with significant technological advances. Here, we will review the history and evolution of this rela...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Abbas AE

更新日期：2018-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The calculation of noncancer-specific life expectancy can guide shared decision-making and avoid over- and undertreatment in older adults with cancer. Several factors determine life expectancy, including socio-demographic background, comorbidities, physical performance, and geriatric assessment variab...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Verduzco-Aguirre HC,Gomez-Moreno C,Chavarri-Guerra Y,Soto-Perez-de-Celis E

更新日期：2019-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：:This review briefly summarizes the results of previous systemic (chemotherapy) and local (surgery and radiotherapy) treatment attempted to date for malignant mesothelioma. The prospects for newer modalities, ie molecular and biologic therapies, are also highlighted, including results of both preclinical and early clin...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Smythe WR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a disease that causes substantial morbidity and mortality for which preventive therapy is available. Women with breast cancer are at increased risk for osteoporosis for several reasons, including premature ovarian failure as a result of treatment, direct effects of chemotherapy, and effects of the brea...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Mincey BA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many women undergo mastectomy as treatment of their breast cancer either because of personal preference or because of tumor-related factors making mastectomy the preferred surgical option. The use of postmastectomy radiation therapy has been shown to decrease the risk of local recurrence and in some cases improve over...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Lyons JA,Sherertz T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Siltuximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-6 (IL-6), which in the fall of 2014 became the first FDA-approved treatment of the rare disease idiopathic multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD). MCD is a non-clonal lymphoproliferative disorder in which common symptoms include fever, night sweats, we...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Davis CC,Shah KS,Lechowicz MJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to sum up the state of the art of urachal carcinoma (UC) in order to easily guide clinicians. RECENT FINDINGS:UC is a rare and aggressive disease with consequent few data about diagnosis and treatment. Dates are mainly based on retrospective trial and case reports with limit...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Claps M,Stellato M,Zattarin E,Mennitto A,Sepe P,Guadalupi V,Mennitto R,de Braud FGM,Verzoni E,Procopio G

更新日期：2020-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we seek to summarize the literature concerning the use of single-cell RNA-sequencing for CNS gliomas. RECENT FINDINGS:Single-cell analysis has revealed complex tumor heterogeneity, subpopulations of proliferating stem-like cells and expanded our view of tumor microenvironment influenc...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Johnson E,Dickerson KL,Connolly ID,Hayden Gephart M

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:After decades of reluctance to change surgical approaches, new technologies have created new perspectives for surgery. Initially, the laparoscopic approach was considered to be only one useful for relatively simple procedures as the design of the instruments and the limited access hampered free movements to perform co...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Verheijen R,Zweemer R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation-induced mucositis is an important dose-limiting acute side effect associated with the treatment of tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract. The toxicity of radiation therapy increases with prior or concurrent administration of some chemotherapeutic agents. Pretreatment eradication of infection, maintenance o...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Johnson JT

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) has changed dramatically since the introduction of rituximab, a monoclonal antibody that binds to the B-cell transmembrane protein CD20 and causes lysis of the lymphoma cells. Since then, a number of additional antibodies have been tested against other B-cell targets, result...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Sikder MA,Friedberg JW

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to highlight the clinical development of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in cancer therapy. We focus on detailing the registration trials that have led to FDA-approved indications of anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 therapies and future strategies. RECENT FINDINGS:The number of PD-1/PD-L1...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Oliveira LJC,Gongora ABL,Jardim DLF

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00