Management of primary intraocular lymphoma.

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：:Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal historically has been treated with abdominoperineal resection, resulting in high rates of morbidity and local recurrence. Pioneering work led to the finding that radiation therapy (RT) combined with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and mitomycin results in high rates of local control and...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Czito BG,Willett CG

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The concept of value-based health care (VBHC) was articulated more than a decade ago. However, its clinical implementation remains an on-going process and a particularly demanding one for the domain of head and neck cancer (HNC). These cancers often present with fast growing tumors in functionally and...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Takes RP,Halmos GB,Ridge JA,Bossi P,Merkx MAW,Rinaldo A,Sanabria A,Smeele LE,Mäkitie AA,Ferlito A

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous melanoma is a significant and increasing clinical problem. Knowing accurately the prognosis in a given patient is critical for treatment decisions and for optimal patient education. In this article we discuss the most current information regarding prognostic factors in early-stage and advanced malignant mela...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Buzaid AC,Anderson CM

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) accounts for the majority of the ovarian cancer deaths, but over the last years little improvement in overall survival has been achieved. HGSOC is a molecularly and clinically heterogeneous disease. At genomic level, it represents a C-class malignancy having frequent gene lo...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Mittempergher L

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) increases with age; more than half of newly diagnosed patients are older than 65 years. Due to age-dependent decreasing organ functions, comorbidities, functional decline, and increasing risk of social isolation, not all patients are able to tolerate stan...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Lütgendorf-Caucig C,Freyschlag C,Masel EK,Marosi C

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer risk has become a significant research topic due to an increase in statistical risk models built to predict cancer incidence or mortality. Over the past 3 years, 15 models on the development of different types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, prostate, gastric, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, testicular, and...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Johnson CM,Smolenski D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in molecular biology have enhanced our understanding of the pathogenesis of brain tumors, particularly in children. The use of molecular diagnostic tools is quickly becoming a standard component in the diagnosis and classification of brain tumors in children, in addition to providing insight leading to...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Ullrich NJ,Pomeroy SL

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic opioid therapy (defined as greater than 3 months on opioids) is a common practice for those with non-cancer pain, cancer survivors with treatment-related pain, and individuals with cancer undergoing disease-modifying therapy with a survival that can be for a year or more. Recent studies have found unique long-...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Davis MP,Mehta Z

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：:Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a disease associated with fusion oncoproteins invariably involving the retinoic acid receptor (Raralpha). Retinoic acid induces differentiation in APL cells and is successfully used in conjunction with chemotherapy to treat and cure a significant percentage of patients with APL. A...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Mann KK,Shao W,Miller WH Jr

更新日期：2001-05-01 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 mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling pathways are commonly deregulated in cancers and promote cellular growth, proliferation, and survival. mTOR is part of two complexes, mTORC1 and mTORC2, with different biochemical structures and substrates specificity. PI3K/AKT...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Willems L,Tamburini J,Chapuis N,Lacombe C,Mayeux P,Bouscary D

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Over the past two decades, advances have been made in understanding the pathophysiology of cancer-associated weight loss, termed "cachexia." To date, there is no proven effective intervention to completely reverse cachexia and there are no approved drug therapies to treat it. This paper will review re...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Reid J,McKeaveney C,Martin P

更新日期：2019-02-04 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) palliative care recommendations have been updated into a full guideline. Symptom questionnaires-completed and reviewed with patients during care delivery-are poised to play a large role in this guideline because they provide a more comprehensive underst...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Stover AM,Basch EM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. US incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing faster than any other type of cancer. To minimize increasing morbidity and mortality rates, it is imperative that appropriate screening and early detection of skin cancer become more widespread. All phy...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Linden KG

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of tumors of the salivary glands requires a detailed understanding of the anatomy and pathologic processes affecting these glands. Salivary glands give rise to benign and malignant neoplasms and are affected by a variety of systemic diseases. CT remains the most common primary imaging study; magnetic resona...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Scianna JM,Petruzzelli GJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and their related pathways represent some of the most attractive targets in the development of anticancer therapeutics. Among a variety of CDK inhibitors under development, flavopiridol, UCN-01, CYC202, and BMS-387032 are undergoing clinical evaluation based on evidence of preclinical a...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Dai Y,Grant S

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The utility of lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy in malignancies of the female lower genital tract-- vulvar, vaginal, and cervical cancers--is being explored in multiple centers internationally. For patients with these tumors, lymphatic mapping with sentinel lymph node biopsy holds the promise of increa...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Frumovitz M,Ramirez PT,Levenback C

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements represent a seldom event in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Given the oncogene alteration, ALK targeting represents the main therapeutic strategy. Here, we review evidence regarding ALK inhibitors (ALKi): clinical activity, safety profiles, financial...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Tabbò F,Passiglia F,Novello S

更新日期：2021-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We aim to summarise the available evidence on systemic therapies for advanced anal cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:There is no universal consensus on the management of this condition and the prognosis remains poor. Nevertheless, significant progress has been recently made including completion of the first, e...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Sclafani F,Rao S

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Opioids are the only class of drug with the proven ability to control severe pain. The introduction of stringent opioid prescribing restrictions has inevitably impacted upon the ability of those prescribing opioids for advanced life-limited disease to practice as previously and could limit the supply ...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Pinkerton R,Mitchell G,Hardy J

更新日期：2020-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric medicine is moving toward a greater appreciation that the delivery of quality medical care involves a partnership including the health care team, the child, and the family. Pediatric medicine now emphasizes the importance of information exchange among these groups. This paper discusses two models for communi...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Weidner NJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Malignant gliomas result in disproportionately high morbidity and mortality compared with other primary tumors, and progression of disease is inevitable. Novel therapies to improve outcomes are needed and immune checkpoint inhibitors hold significant promise. RECENT FINDINGS:A limited body of preclin...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Tan AC,Heimberger AB,Khasraw M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of early endometrial cancer is contentious these days with little agreement between oncologists as well as across MDTs or tumour boards and indeed across countries. This is because of the state of knowledge with regards to risk factors in early endometrial cancer; although we recognise risk factors affect o...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Sadozye AH,Harrand RL,Reed NS

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been much development in the field of targeted therapy for melanoma stemming from efforts to decrease treatment-related toxicities and enhance specific cytotoxicity. This review focuses on three modalities of targeted melanoma therapy based on the biology of the targeting mechanism. The first of these modali...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Brown CK,Kirkwood JM

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are a significant source of cancer-related morbidity. Over 150,000 patients in the United States suffer from breathlessness and diminished quality of life due to MPE each year. Current management strategies are of mostly palliative value and focus on symptom control; they do not addr...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Bradshaw M,Mansfield A,Peikert T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00