Novel immunologic approaches to the management of malignant melanoma.

abstract：:The development of new chemotherapeutic agents for cancer treatment is pursued with the hope of finding compounds with novel chemical characteristics, unique mechanisms of action, and with improved therapeutic indexes. Seven novel agents at different stages of clinical development have been selected for review. D1694 ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Erlichman C

更新日期：1991-12-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Advances in the health system and medical sciences are continuously pushing the barrier of life-expectancy. As a consequence, humans are being increasingly afflicted by age-associated diseases, such as cancer. The challenge now lies in understanding the mechanisms underlying ageing in order to reduce ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Pereira B,Ferreira MG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS). RECENT FINDINGS:PNS are rare complications of cancer caused by an immune cross-reaction between antigens expressed by tumor cells and neurons. The target of the immune attack can be an intracell...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Berzero G,Psimaras D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A better understanding of the immunobiology after transplantation and of the available recombinant cytokines that enhance hematopoietic reconstitution following autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is likely to result in safer application of bone marrow transplantation. Residual tumor cells escaping c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Slavin S,Nagler A

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize major recent findings on the biology of human herpesvirus-8, i.e. Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, and the implications of these findings for Kaposi's sarcoma treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:Although reduced in incidence in developed countries since the introduction of highly active a...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Dittmer DP,Krown SE

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：:In this review, recent advances in the clinical therapy of osteosarcoma, including results from the European Osteosarcoma Intergroup trial demonstrating the efficacy of a short intensive two drug protocol are discussed as well the evolving role of ifosfamide. Biologically, the area of interest on chromosome 3q, which ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Himelstein BP

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：:The cancer patient often presents with fever and pulmonary infiltrates, in particular during the course of chemotherapy or after bone marrow transplantation. In these conditions, specific diagnoses are mainly related to an infective cause, but noninfectious processes, malignant or not, are also found alone or in combi...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ninane V

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review focuses on the most recent advances in the diagnostic and prognostic work-up of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and its implications in the clinical management of the disease. RECENT FINDINGS:ALL can be identified on the basis of morphologic, cytochemical and immunophenotypic crit...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Vitale A,Guarini A,Chiaretti S,Foà R

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide examples of mitochondria-specific metabolic events that influence tumor cell biology, and of metabolism-related mitochondrial biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer cells. RECENT FINDINGS:Cancer cell mitochondria are rewired to optimally serve the cancer cell under various conditions...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Shoshan M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Crizotinib now is accepted as the standard first-line treatment of ALK-rearranged lung adenocarcinomas. To overcome the problem of crizotinib resistance, second-generation ALK inhibitors are in development. The aim of this review is to give an overview on the mechanisms behind crizotinib resistance an...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Pall G

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite significant improvements in the treatment of Burkitt lymphoma, outcomes of adults are generally inferior to those of children. This review summarizes the most recent developments in the management of Burkitt lymphoma and leukemia in adults. RECENT FINDINGS:Current regimens have largely been d...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Kasamon YL,Swinnen LJ

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological malignancy for which platinum-based and anthracycline-based combinations, with/without taxanes, are the most active but toxic treatments. The preliminary results achieved with two molecule-targeted agents suggest that a better knowledge in molecular...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Delmonte A,Sessa C

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infection is associated with increased frequency of Kaposi's sarcoma and high-grade B-cell lymphoma. Several other cancers in HIV-1-infected individuals have been reported, although without statistically significant increase in their respective occurrences. Although HIV-1 does not ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gill PS

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several epithelial tumors display epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression (with or without EGFR gene amplification) that is often associated with increased production of EGFR ligands. This permits the activation of endogenous tumor EGFR via autocrine mechanisms, resulting in cellular proliferation and t...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Arteaga CL,Johnson DH

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelodysplasia or myelodysplastic syndromes represent a heterogeneous group of bone marrow disorders characterized by dysmaturation, cytopenias, and a propensity for leukemic transformation. Although universally adopted, the French-American-British classification still has several limitations and an inability to categ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Taylor KM,Rodwell RL,Taylor DL,Seeley GO

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent efforts have been directed at identifying and characterizing candidate tumor suppressor genes and the activities of oncogenes in primary brain tumors. The p53 gene mapping to region p13 of chromosome 17 has several characteristics as a tumor suppressor gene. The wild-type p53 protein, which is a transcriptional...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Steck PA,Saya H

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent discoveries have demonstrated that ovarian cancer is actually composed of multiple separate diseases. Clear cell cancer is an important example. This review will describe the unique biology of clear cell carcinoma, its novel molecular features, and the recent translation of this into new therap...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Penson RT,Dizon DS,Birrer MJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：:Our understanding of the pathogenesis and management of squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal has undergone profound change over the last 30 years. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that infection with human papillomavirus is most likely responsible for the majority of cases. Primary treatment with concomita...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ryan DP,Mayer RJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1977, when it was first demonstrated that a small number of patients with refractory leukemia could be cured by bone marrow transplantation, there has been an international effort to increase the proportion of patients cured. This article reviews recent developments in the treatment of adult leukemia with partic...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Volm MD,Tallman MS

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid cancers are still the most common endocrine cancers. They are dominated by well-differentiated carcinomas, including papillary carcinoma, follicular carcinoma, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Diagnosis is based on fine-needle aspiration cytologic examination. Recently, reverse transcription polymerase chain r...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bi J,Lu B

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The advent of immunotherapy significantly improved clinical outcomes in cancer patients, although immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) still lack of efficacy in a consistent proportion of treated patients. The purpose of this article is to review the most innovative and clinically promising ICB-based comb...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Fucà G,de Braud F,Di Nicola M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The objective of the sentinel lymph node procedure in breast cancer is to perform an accurate axillary staging and provide good local control, while sparing the patients the morbidity of an axillary lymph node dissection. Since its routine clinical use, questions were raised concerning the implication...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Smeets A,Christiaens MR

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the state-of-the-art of the surgical management of stage IIIA-N2 nonsmall cell lung cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:When completely resected, occult N2 found at thoracotomy, skip metastases, and single-level N2 in selected locations are reported to portend acceptable survival rates. Conversely, p...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Rocco G

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to update the reader on advances in postpubertal male germ cell tumours (GCTs) over the last 18 months. RECENT FINDINGS:Single nucleotide polymorphisms, including in four sex-determination genes, have been identified as additional genetic susceptibility loci to testicular...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Feldman DR

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of highly sensitive and specific assays to detect residual disease in patients with acute leukemia should provide a basis for optimizing therapy and maximizing each patient's chance of cure. Strategies for detecting residual disease are based on biologic properties that allow acute leukemia cells to be disting...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Baer MR

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the widespread diffusion of stereotactic radiosurgical procedures, GKR treatments have gained considerable momentum as a major therapeutic option for patients harboring primary or metastatic brain tumors. Present results in high grade gliomas indicate a potential palliative role of this technique. The overall low...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gerosa M,Nicolato A,Foroni R

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00