Abstract:
:Brain metastases seem to be an almost inevitable complication in patients with metastatic melanoma. Except for the rare patients who can undergo successful surgical resection of brain metastases, current management strategies do not appear adequate and result in a poor outcome (median survival, 2-4 months). In recent small series, stereotactic radiosurgery or gamma-knife treatment has suggested improvement in local control compared with whole brain radiation therapy. We have recently shown prolonged survival (11.1 months) using a multimodality treatment approach in 44 sequential patients with melanoma brain metastases. A subsequent study demonstrated that the outcome of biochemotherapy for metastatic melanoma is not affected by the presence or absence of brain metastases. Our results suggest that the outcome of patients with melanoma brain metastases can be improved using a multidisciplinary management strategy.
journal_name
Curr Oncol Repjournal_title
Current oncology reportsauthors
Majer M,Samlowski WEdoi
10.1007/s11912-007-0056-6subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2007-09-01 00:00:00pages
411-6issue
5eissn
1523-3790issn
1534-6269journal_volume
9pub_type
杂志文章,评审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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-002-0006-2
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-013-0336-2
更新日期:2013-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-014-0415-z
更新日期:2014-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-012-0242-z
更新日期:2012-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-016-0526-9
更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-001-0007-6
更新日期:2001-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-010-0136-x
更新日期:2011-02-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-019-0821-3
更新日期:2019-06-25 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-016-0505-1
更新日期:2016-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-018-0718-6
更新日期:2018-07-31 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-020-00951-6
更新日期:2020-07-10 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-018-0699-5
更新日期:2018-05-11 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-015-0439-z
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of non-surgical stage III and stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Here, we review emerging data on the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in the setting of earlier stage surgically resectable lung cancer. RECENT FINDI...
journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-020-00969-w
更新日期:2020-08-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-002-0060-9
更新日期:2002-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-002-0044-9
更新日期:2002-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-020-0900-5
更新日期:2020-03-13 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-000-0025-9
更新日期:2000-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-007-0011-6
更新日期:2007-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-003-0086-7
更新日期:2003-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to provide clinicians and pathologists with an understanding of the aetiopathology, pathogenesis and classification of vulval neoplasia and their molecular correlates. RECENT FINDINGS:There is an increased understanding of subcellular changes in vulvar malignancies. These p...
journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-019-0833-z
更新日期:2019-08-15 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) prognosis is strictly related to the characteristics of the disease, which can range from very indolent cases to highly aggressive and refractory ones. Here we will review the current knowledge on MCL biomarkers. RECENT FINDINGS:Biomarker-informed diagnosis is essential for...
journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-018-0728-4
更新日期:2018-08-22 00:00:00
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journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-017-0600-y
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Advances in cervical cancer screening and treatment have resulted in high cure rates in developed countries for early-stage disease. Current research focuses on minimizing morbidity and maximizing quality of life. RECENT FINDINGS:Imaging has been disappointing in identifying small volume metastases. ...
journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-017-0614-5
更新日期:2017-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-005-0065-2
更新日期:2005-09-01 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
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-018-0741-7
更新日期:2018-11-13 00:00:00
abstract::Following resection of hepatic colorectal metastases, there are few criteria for predicting which patients have more aggressive disease and are, therefore, more likely to experience recurrence and reduced survival. Traditionally, primary tumor stage, preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen level, time from primary tumor...
journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-007-0021-4
更新日期:2007-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-017-0586-5
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Aflibercept (known as ziv-aflibercept in the USA and sold under the trade name Zaltrap®) is a human recombinant fusion protein with antiangiogenic effects that functions as a decoy receptor to bind vascular endothelial growth factors A and B and placental growth factor. Its unique mechanism of action with respect to o...
journal_title:Current oncology reports
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-013-0368-7
更新日期:2014-02-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s11912-005-0073-2
更新日期:2005-05-01 00:00:00