Defining locally advanced basal cell carcinoma and integrating smoothened inhibitors into clinical practice.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Neuroendocrine tumors (previously referred to as carcinoids) are ill-understood, enigmatic malignancies that, although slow-growing compared with adenocarcinomas, can behave aggressively. In 2004, they comprised 1.25% of all malignancies; their incidence is increasing by approximately 6% per year. The...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gustafsson BI,Kidd M,Modlin IM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Vandetanib is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that has been recently approved as an 'orphan drug' for the treatment of patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). RECENT FINDINGS:MTC is a neuroendocrine malignancy frequently associated with m...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Campbell MJ,Seib CD,Gosnell J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A number of clinical trials are currently testing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered T cells for the treatment of haematologic malignancies and selected solid tumours, and CD19-CAR-T cells have produced impressive clinical responses in B-cell malignancies. Here, we su...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Arcangeli S,Mestermann K,Weber J,Bonini C,Casucci M,Hudecek M

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the recent literature about liver cancers shows the increasing role of hepatitis C as a risk factor for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. A new discussion has arisen with regard to the association between the use of oral contraceptives and hepatocellular carcinoma. Patients at risk for developin...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Weimann A,Oldhafer KJ,Pichlmayr R

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is a rare but clinically important malignancy of the thyroid. This article reviews the diagnosis, histologic subtypes, pathogenesis, and treatment of PTL, with the objective of optimizing diagnosis and management of the disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies have shed ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Graff-Baker A,Sosa JA,Roman SA

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The accumulation of somatic mutations is the major driving force for tumorigenesis. These mutations uniquely differentiate tumor cells from their normal counterparts. Mutations within tumor cells and mutant DNA released by tumor cells into blood, lymph, stool, tissues and other bodily compartments can...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Diehl F,Diaz LA Jr

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:The appearance of skin lesions in patients with occult or obvious malignancy may be of extreme value in the detection and management of cancer because the skin is readily accessible to examination and biopsy. Examination of the skin of our patients can provide important insights into underlying malignant processes or ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Sabir S,James WD,Schuchter LM

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:An overview of many of the preclinical and clinical developments in germ cell tumors over the past year is presented. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent epidemiologic studies show changes in the ethnic incidence of germ cell tumors; in particular, African-Americans have seen an increase. Additionally, risk facto...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bridges B,Hussain A

更新日期：2006-05-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Several epidemiologic studies have enhanced our understanding of the impact of respiratory viruses on bone marrow transplant recipients. RECENT FINDINGS:Respiratory viral infections occur frequently following stem cell transplantation but present atypically. Many patients have asymptomatic infections...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ison MG

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Melanoma is the third most common metastatic brain tumor in the United States and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The development of more effective therapies for melanoma brain metastases is a major unmet clinical need and is summarized in this review. RECENT FINDINGS:Management strategi...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Tarhini AA,Agarwala SS

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：:Carcinoma of the uterine corpus is the most common malignancy in the female pelvis. Surgical resection and staging are now the accepted approach to therapy, with excellent survival compared with other gynecologic malignancies. Several controversies exist, however, regarding optimal surgical management. Some of these c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： McAlpine JN,Spirtos NM,Chen MD

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The most common mechanism of resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is acquisition of the T790M gatekeeper mutation. Third-generation EGFR TKIs irreversibly inhibit EGFR mutants (EGFRm), especially T790M, while sparing wild-type EGFR. There are several ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Sun JM,Park K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The last decade has seen a paradigm change in that tumor stroma contributes to malignant tumor progression in a manner comparable to genetic and epigenetic changes within cancer cells. This review summarizes recent novel insights into how inflammatory conditions stimulate the formation and expansion o...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Zumsteg A,Christofori G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Current treatment modalities provide limited improvement in the natural course of lung cancer, and prognosis remains poor. Lung cancer is a malignancy with great molecular heterogeneity. The complexity of the signalling process leading to cancer cell proliferation and to the neoplastic phenotype suppo...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Cascone T,Gridelli C,Ciardiello F

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Neoplasms of the endocrine pancreas, commonly referenced as pancreatic islet cell tumors, are rare, often well differentiated endocrine neoplasms, whose biology remains poorly characterized. This article reviews the current clinical management of pancreatic islet cell tumors and describes the molecula...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： House MG,Schulick RD

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Temsirolimus (Torisel) is a mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor approved for the treatment of relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The recommended dosage in this indication (175 mg once weekly for 3 weeks and then 75 mg once weekly as maintenance) is higher than that for renal ce...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bouabdallah K,Ribrag V,Terriou L,Soria JC,Delarue R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade, high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous bone marrow support (ABMS) has been employed with increasing frequency to treat patients with a variety of solid tumors. This paper explores the rationale and relevant clinical data for the use of this approach to treat patients with breast and ovaria...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Shpall EJ,Jones RB,Bearman S

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize recent developments and controversies in the diagnosis and management of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). RECENT FINDINGS:The majority of incident bladder cancer diagnoses are noninvasive. The mainstay of diagnosis remains cystoscopy and transurethral resection, with enhanced o...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bassett JC,Eifler JB,Resnick MJ,Clark PE

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The search for effective adjuvant therapy for melanoma has resulted in the testing of a remarkably broad spectrum of therapeutic agents. Until recently, there was little evidence to suggest a benefit for any adjuvant therapy. The demonstration of activity for adjuvant high-dose interferon alfa in a cooperative group t...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Sondak VK,Wolfe JA

更新日期：1997-03-01 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:Sarcomas are a diverse group of rare solid tumors with limited treatment options for patients with advanced, inoperable disease. Cabozantinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor currently approved for advanced renal cell, hepatocellular, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Cabozantinib has potent activity aga...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Schöffski P,Blay JY,Ray-Coquard I

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In testicular cancer epidemiology, the increasing recognition that germinal epithelial atrophy is the final common pathway in the development of this tumor has developed along with reports that elevated follicule-stimulating hormone levels at the time of diagnosis of first tumor correlate with risk of developing a sec...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Oliver RT

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:AIDS-related malignancies are an ongoing cause of mortality in individuals with HIV infection. In the HIV-negative setting, high-dose chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation is an option for patients with hematologic malignancies. Prior to the advent of effective HIV therapy, stem cell transplantati...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Krishnan A,Forman SJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:T-cell lymphomas (TCL) represent a particularly poor prognosis subgroup of lymphomas. The goal of this review is to provide emerging information on one agent demonstrating activity in these challenging diseases. Pralatrexate is a novel antifolate designed to have high affinity for the reduced folate c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： O'Connor OA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00