Testicular germ cell tumors.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The worldwide incidence of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers is increasing alarmingly. The development of new techniques such as dermoscopy leads to a consequent progress in skin cancers screening. The purpose of this review is to highlight recent advances in dermoscopy, reviewing primary research...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Massone C,Di Stefani A,Soyer HP

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will discuss the most recent literature regarding frontline therapy, treatment of patients not eligible for intensive chemotherapy, and novel agents for relapsed/refractory patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). RECENT FINDINGS:Longer follow-up of previously studied intensive regimens ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Rivera-Rodriguez N,Cabanillas F

更新日期：2013-11-01 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:This article reviews the potential benefit of maintenance therapy for patients with follicular lymphoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Follicular lymphoma, despite substantial improvements in survival, is usually incurable. Several randomized studies have shown that the combination of anti-CD20 and chemotherapy ca...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Michallet AS,Coiffier B,Salles G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current status of postoperative adjuvant therapy for nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:Cisplatin-based postoperative chemotherapy is a current standard of care for patients with stage II-III NSCLC who underwent complete resection. However, its benefit is limited. In t...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Mitsudomi T,Soh J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Avoiding immune destruction is one emerging hallmark of cancer, including glioblastoma. The number of immunotherapy approaches to fight glioblastoma is growing. Here, we review the recent progress in four main areas: dendritic cell immunotherapy, peptide vaccination, chimeric antigen receptors and imm...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Finocchiaro G,Pellegatta S

更新日期：2014-11-01 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:In the present review, we discuss the possible role of the unfolded protein response (UPR) in the acquisition of tumor cell characteristics and in the prognosis of cancer outcome, which could assist and contribute to the development of more promising therapeutic strategies. RECENT FINDINGS:Accumulati...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Galmiche A,Sauzay C,Chevet E,Pluquet O

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the burden of suffering associated with the development of ovarian cancer and the clear survival gradient related to the stage of disease at diagnosis, there is much enthusiasm for the development of effective screening strategies aimed at early detection. To date, no evidence exists to justify mass population s...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Paley PJ

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent papers dealing with the effect of biologic response modifiers on the therapeutic activity of anticancer drugs are reviewed. Preclinical findings indicate that both interferons and tumor necrosis factor-alpha are able to synergize with different cytotoxic drugs in increasing both tumor cytotoxicity or cytostasis...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Parmiani G,Rivoltini L

更新日期：1991-12-01 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：:The prognosis of pediatric low-grade gliomas is relatively favorable, but residual or unresectable tumors remain a challenge. Conventional radiation therapy is effective but may be associated with unacceptable sequelae in young children. Chemotherapy can delay the need for radiation therapy in young children; however,...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Schmandt SM,Packer RJ

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder cancer is a common and chemotherapy-responsive tumor, related to tobacco smoking, environmental arsenic exposure, industrial dye exposure, and parasitic schistosomiasis exposure. Both reduction of carcinogen exposure and chemoprevention, possibly with cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors, should reduce the incidence. T...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Patton SE,Hall MC,Ozen H

更新日期：2002-05-01 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:This review focuses on the current concepts relating to the use of radiation therapy in the care of surgical patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma. Radiation therapy for retroperitoneal sarcoma patients is complex because it requires decisions on not only the timing of administration, but also the tec...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Pawlik TM,Ahuja N,Herman JM

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an emerging consensus on the importance of identifying non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients with different prognoses so that these patients can be optimally treated and the relative benefits of different therapeutic approaches can be adequately assessed. This review of recent publications on prognostic factors in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Shipp M

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), with a rapidly increasing incidence is the most common endocrine malignancy, but with generally favorable survival. Total thyroidectomy with 'therapeutic' cervical lymph node dissection for involved lymph nodes is the standard of care. A more controversial topic is...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Carling T,Long WD 3rd,Udelsman R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The p53 tumor suppressor is a master regulator of antitumor defenses through its control of growth arrest, senescence and apoptosis. In recent years, p53 regulation was found to extend to a variety of biological processes including autophagy, fertility, metabolism and immune responses. Here, we focus ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Menendez D,Shatz M,Resnick MA

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:The currently used staging system in melanoma has not been significantly modified since 1988. While this four-stage system effectively stratifies patients into prognostic groups, additional discriminating criteria have been reported that is not presently incorporated in the staging system. The following additions and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ross M

更新日期：1998-03-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ovarian germ cell tumours are rare, but curable at all stages of disease. This review gives an outline of the main controversies regarding the management of this disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Pelvic malignancies are very rare during pregnancy, which should avoid the need for radical surgery or termination...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Patterson DM,Rustin GJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite continuing advances in the molecular characterization of the events promoting metastasis, no significant impact has been made on therapy or survival rates for patients with advanced tumors. Over the past 12 months there has been a general consolidation of the emerging evidence indicating that tumor spread is r...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Dorudi S,Hart IR

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The phosphoinositide 3-kinases are lipid kinases that are activated in response to external factors. They regulate a number of intracellular signaling pathways involved in cell motility, metabolism, survival, and growth. This review summarizes the current knowledge about specific contributions of Clas...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Wee S,Lengauer C,Wiederschain D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to highlight the most important developments in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of prostate cancer reported in the past year that have been published in the medical literature. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent research has yielded important insights into the effects of l...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ryan CJ,Small EJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three years after it was observed that successful treatment of Hodgkin's disease was associated with risk of a second malignancy related to treatment, the literature is maturing. Early reports of leukemia risk rising and falling between 5 and 10 years after treatment continue to be supported. The real problem i...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： DeVita VT Jr

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：:Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus-1 is associated with a marked increase in the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma. Recent studies suggest that the risk of Kaposi's sarcoma in human immunodeficiency virus infection is increased with oral-fecal contact and that a sexually transmitted agent possibly related to ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Miles SA

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：KEY POINTS:(1) Surgery is the standard primary treatment for early stage endometrial cancer, with local adjuvant therapies such as pelvic radiotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy most often used in patients with high risk of recurrence. (2) There are currently very few well designed studies evaluating local therapies in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Deeks E

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Molecular genetic alterations characterize the development of human cancer. Recent advances in molecular genetic technology and the success of the human genome project have empowered investigators with new tools in dissecting the cancer genome for discovery of new cancer-associated genes. The purpose ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Shih IeM,Wang TL

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00