Postoperative nodal irradiation in breast cancer patients with 1 to 3 axillary lymph nodes involved: the debate continues….

abstract：:Since its first description nearly two centuries ago, melanoma has been a difficult disease to diagnose and treat. With the incidence and mortality rates slowly increasing, understanding this disease is more important than ever. Herein, the current diagnostic and treatment recommendations for melanoma of the head and ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Lentsch EJ,McMasters KM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer has been clarified by recent randomized studies and meta-analyses, which all showed that cisplatin-based, combination chemotherapy offers a significant survival advantage. Preoperative chemotherapy results in downstaging in a significant percentage...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Bamias A,Dimopoulos MA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subungual melanoma (SUM) is infrequent in the general population, accounting for 0.7-3.5% of all cutaneous melanomas. SUM absolute incidence is similar among different racial groups; however, the relative proportion among overall cutaneous melanoma cases within each population varies in relation to the frequency of su...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： De Giorgi V,Saggini A,Grazzini M,Gori A,Rossari S,Scarfì F,Verdelli A,Chimenti S,Lotti T,Massi D

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oligodendrogliomas are primary brain tumors, genetically characterized by chromosomal alterations in the 1p and 19q. Recent clinical trials have shown that oligodendrogliomas are sensitive to PCV chemotherapy with 60-65% of patients responding and median response duration of 1-1.5 years. The response rate in mixed oli...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Hussein MR,Baidas S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing interest in the use of prognostic markers that may predict survival and guide management in patients diagnosed with the early stages of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Currently, the most important traditional prognostic factors include clinical staging, lymphocyte doubling time and β2-microglo...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Bazargan A,Tam CS,Keating MJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) remains a major source of cancer morbidity and mortality, despite advances in surgical and chemotherapeutic management. The molecular pathways that control angiogenesis have been demonstrated to be key to the pathogenesis of EOC, and have been shown to have prognostic significance. Incr...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Collinson FJ,Hall GD,Perren TJ,Jayson GC

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current targeted strategies for cancer focus on the blockade of growth factor receptors and the inhibition of angiogenesis. The VEGF pathway has become an attractive target in multiple malignancies, including lung cancer. Bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody against VEGF, increased survival in non-small-cell lung cancer...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Planchard D

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has been drastically changed by the approval of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). CML is now managed as a chronic disease requiring both long-term treatment and close molecular monitoring in the majority of patients. AREAS COVERED:Evidence suggests that in ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Stagno F,Breccia M,Di Raimondo F

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer cells generally maintain their survival by suppressing apoptosis. Mitochondrial mechanisms are involved in most forms of apoptosis (referred to as mitochondrial apoptosis), and the Bcl-2 family controls apoptosis at the mitochondrion via a balance of the effects of pro- and antiapoptotic members. Antiapoptotic ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Gardner CR

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite being a common cancer worldwide, management of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder currently relies primarily on clinical staging and histopathologic parameters. Assaying alterations in molecular pathways can contribute valuable information that can accurately predict outcome and chemotherapeutic respon...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Bartsch G,Mitra AP,Cote RJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) represents a powerful advance in the planning and delivery of radiation therapy owing to its ability to deliver highly conformal treatment doses while sparing normal tissues. Dosimetric studies have shown the feasibility and theoretical benefit of treating with IMRT over 3D...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Bockbrader M,Kim E

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Prostate-sparing radical cystectomy has been described in the literature and has proven to be a promising procedure owing to the continence and erectile function results without necessarily compromising the oncologic outcome in selected patients. TECHNIQUE POINTS:A transperitoneal approach is used. Lymph node ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Rozet F,Harmon J,Arroyo C,Cathelineau X,Barret E,Vallancien G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: CDK4/6 inhibitor approval for hormone-responsive breast tumors has significantly changed therapeutic algorithms, with three drugs currently approved. Areas covered: Here, we analyze the toxicity profiles of palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Palbocicli...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Onesti CE,Jerusalem G

更新日期：2020-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac toxicity is one of the most important long-term toxicities experienced by cancer survivors so that survival rate due to anticancer therapy may be negatively affected due to cardiac complications. Thus, the search for novel methods to lower the incidence of treatment-related cardiotoxicity is a priority for all...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Abdel-Rahman O,Alorabi M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients has not dramatically improved over the last 30 years, despite the advances in surgical techniques, chemotherapeutic agents and radiotherapy treatment planning and definition. Different studies in molecular biology of HNC have been carried out, providing useful results fo...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Bossi P,Locati LD,Licitra L

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As diagnostic and therapeutic options increase, strategies for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are becoming more tailored for specific patient subpopulations and individual patients. The introduction of therapy targeted against the EGF receptor (EGFR) pathway has provided new treatment options for ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Batus M,Fidler MJ,Bonomi PD

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant gliomas are the most prevalent type of primary brain tumor in adults. Despite progress in brain tumor therapy, the prognosis of malignant glioma patients remains dismal. The median survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the most common grade of malignant glioma, is 10-12 months. Conventional ther...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Sathornsumetee S,Rich JN

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As with many human malignancies, pancreatic cancer is a complex genetic disorder. Several thousand disease-associated alterations on the DNA, mRNA, miRNA and protein levels have been reported to date. Some of these alterations, including a number of gatekeeper mutations, which are of pre-eminent importance for the ons...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Buchholz M,Gress TM

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteasome inhibition has been shown to be an effective strategy for the treatment of multiple myeloma, as demonstrated by the clinical activity of the first-in-class agent bortezomib. Recently, the second-generation proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib has been approved in the USA in the relapsed and refractory setting, ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： McBride A,Ryan PY

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anemia is a frequent problem in cancer patients, especially in those treated with chemotherapy, and has an important negative impact on quality of life. Red blood cell transfusions provide clear but rather temporary comfort. The development of erythropoietic stimulating agents (ESAs) led to a more durable anemia treat...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Vansteenkiste J,Wauters I

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer are improving, with better understanding and use of targeted therapies. Areas covered: A review of the literature and recent conference presentations was undertaken on the topic of systemic treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. This article reviews the current ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Price TJ,Tang M,Gibbs P,Haller DG,Peeters M,Arnold D,Segelov E,Roy A,Tebbutt N,Pavlakis N,Karapetis C,Burge M,Shapiro J

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the introduction of orally-active, potent and selective third-generation aromatase inhibitors and inactivators--anastrozole, letrozole and exemestane--approaches to the treatment of advanced breast cancer are undergoing re-evaluation. In advanced breast cancer, aromatase inhibitors and inactivators are likely to ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Dixon JM

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the current status of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with outcome analysis. The published English literature (PubMed) database was searched extensively for major publications and large series on RARP. The search was carried out over the preceding 3-year period. Selected series were ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Singh I,Hemal AK

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dysfunction of the immune system is a hallmark of cancer. Through increased understanding of the complex interactions between immunity and cancer, immunotherapy has emerged as a treatment modality for different types of cancer. Promising activity with immunotherapy has been reported in numerous malignancie...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Zeidan AM,Komrokji RS,Brunner AM

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Tyrosine kinase inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Drugs such as sorafenib, sunitinib and pazopanib act on the VEGF receptor pathway, but they can also inhibit other kinases, resulting in off-target toxicities. Tivozanib was developed due to its potency and selectivi...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Wong HH,Eisen T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anticancer therapy relies on targeting highly proliferative cells. Commonly used chemotherapy does not selectively target individual cancer cells. The identification of distinct cancer stem cells that have the unique ability to engraft tumors and maintain cancer self-renewal may prove vital in the development of novel...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Klotz D

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian cancer frequently presents late, when chances for long-term survival are poor. The increased survival advantage for patients diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer suggests that screening to detect early-stage disease might have an impact on disease mortality. Attempts are being made to develop effective sc...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Lewis S,Menon U

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raltitrexed is a cytotoxic agent, rationally designed to inhibit a specific molecular target, thymidylate synthase. In contrast to other agents, raltitrexed inhibits thymidylate synthase directly and specifically in a mixed, noncompetitive manner, which may lead to an improved toxicity profile. After promising Phase I...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Surmont VF,van Meerbeeck JP

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raloxifene is a member of a family of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Raloxifene is currently approved by the FDA for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. SERMs hold the potential to treat and prevent breast cancer, osteoporosis and coronary heart disease...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Pappas SG,Jordan VC

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:: Renal cell carcinoma is no longer considered a monolithic disease, but a group of different entities exhibiting unique molecular alterations requiring a tailored systemic approach. One of the remaining challenges is the identification of the best candidate for a particular therapeutic regimen. AREAS COV...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： González J,Gaynor JJ,Ciancio G

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00