Can we define the optimal sequence of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor-mutant nonsmall cell lung cancer?

abstract：:The pathogenesis of prostate cancer reflects complex interactions among environmental and genetic factors. Recent advances suggest molecular mechanisms that may explain geographic and ethnic variations in prostate cancer incidence, and understanding of molecular disease progression is advancing rapidly. Clinically, th...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Small EJ,Reese DM

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological malignancy for which platinum-based and anthracycline-based combinations, with/without taxanes, are the most active but toxic treatments. The preliminary results achieved with two molecule-targeted agents suggest that a better knowledge in molecular...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Delmonte A,Sessa C

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enormous progress has been made in the last several years in delineating signal transduction pathways associated with cell proliferation and apoptosis. The components of these pathways, which include both oncogenes and tumor suppressors, may provide viable targets for therapeutic intervention for the treatment of canc...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Huang PS,Heimbrook DC

更新日期：1997-01-01 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:Small-cell carcinomas of the gynecologic tract are aggressive malignancies that can be misdiagnosed or inappropriately managed. This review provides a summary of current literature that will help the clinician to correctly diagnose and treat patients with small-cell carcinomas of the cervix, ovary, ut...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Cohen JG,Chan JK,Kapp DS

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal cell carcinoma remains a devastating disease known for insidious onset, with patients often having advanced incurable disease at the time of diagnosis. Biologic therapy with IL-2 offers a chance for prolonged remission for a minority of patients, but its toxicities preclude most patients from ever receiving it. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Savage PD

更新日期：1995-05-01 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：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: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

abstract：:Advances in the understanding of the cellular and molecular derangements involved in the initiation and progression of multiple myeloma are beginning to be translated into novel therapeutic approaches. The myeloma stem cell has been under intense scrutiny regarding its normal B-cell counterpart. Oncogenes, tumor-suppr...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Varterasian ML

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：:New clinical and epidemiologic studies provide information about the possible causes of human leukemia. Evidence for a viral etiology continues to appear, and the relationship between myelodysplastic syndrome and the leukemias is now linked through molecular genetic studies. Molecular mechanisms of leukemogenesis are ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Vogel VG,Fisher RE

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous malignant melanoma and its precursors were the general subjects of the National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference held in January 1992. Particular emphasis was placed on the diagnosis of early melanoma, especially melanoma in situ, and the controversies surrounding dysplastic nevi. Recent studies of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Barnhill RL

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal cell carcinoma remains a challenge for oncologists, with only 20% of patients being cured by surgical removal of the involved kidney and a handful of patients with advanced disease being cured by surgery, immunotherapy, or both. Although advances in early detection, recognition of high-risk groups, and chemother...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Savage PD

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Myxoid/round cell liposarcoma (MRCL) represents about 10% of all soft-tissue sarcomas. Therapeutic options for this subgroup of tumours are limited, essentially doxorubicin-based regimens and trabectedin. Recently, the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway has been identified as a therapeutic t...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Sanfilippo R,Dei Tos AP,Casali PG

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraendocrine syndromes are the remote effects of cancer that result from ectopic hormonal production. Recent investigations have concentrated in five areas that include the evaluation of diagnostic studies, the recognition of rare cases, the contribution of secondary hormones, the clinical distinctions of ectopic syn...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Pierce ST

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, which usually presents as mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome, remains a mostly incurable, yet highly treatable group of diseases. The myriad of active therapies continues to grow, and new insights into the mechanism of systemic and topical therapies are being elucidated. Multimodality trea...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Kaplan EH,Leslie WT

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize major recent findings on the biology of human herpesvirus-8, i.e. Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, and the implications of these findings for Kaposi's sarcoma treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:Although reduced in incidence in developed countries since the introduction of highly active a...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Dittmer DP,Krown SE

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research into the basic biology of telomeres continues to reveal details relevant to fundamental aspects of human cancer. The goal of this review is to highlight discoveries made within the last year, with emphasis on their relevance to cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognostics, and treatment. RECENT...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Meeker AK,De Marzo AM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Currently, endometrial carcinoma diagnosis is based on morphology, often supplemented by immunohistochemistry. However, especially with high-grade endometrial carcinomas, there is considerable interobserver variability in diagnosis calling into question the value of morphology in stratifying these tum...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Carlson J,McCluggage WG

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bcr-abl fusion protein is present in the vast majority of cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia, and the deregulated tyrosine kinase activity of this protein is essential for leukemic transformation. Thus, bcr-abl is an ideal target for pharmacologic inhibition. In preclinical studies, ST1571 (formerly CGP57148B),...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： O'Dwyer ME,Druker BJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past year, several research areas have been noteworthy. This article discusses decision making related to breast cancer treatment, the effects of treatment on measures of psychological distress, and studies related to quality-of-life among breast cancer patients. In addition, an area of continued interest inv...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Stefanek ME

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent publications dealing with the pathology of squamous carcinomas of the head and neck have been critically reviewed with particular reference to potential prognostic factors and improved methods for identifying nodal metastases. The topics covered include cytophotometry and proliferative patterns, molecular biolo...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Carter RL

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tamoxifen as adjuvant systemic treatment after first isolated locoregional recurrence of breast cancer has been shown to decrease the subsequent locoregional relapse rate, but it affects neither distant metastases nor survival. In metastatic disease, tamoxifen has not improved response when added to ablation of ovaria...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Rubens RD

更新日期：1995-11-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review presents an overview of recent developments in research examining coping with the effects of cancer treatment on sexuality. RECENT FINDINGS:A search was conducted using PubMed and Web of Knowledge to find papers published or in press in 2010. Papers examining coping efforts, effects of ca...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Reese JB

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ideal cancer therapy would accomodate the specific biology of a tumor and be based upon understanding the mechanisms of malignancy. This vision has been the driving force in cancer research. However, the story of success in clinical cancer management is a story of empirie largely independent from progress in basic...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Kovar H,Aryee D,Zoubek A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

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：:In this review, recent advances in the clinical therapy of osteosarcoma, including results from the European Osteosarcoma Intergroup trial demonstrating the efficacy of a short intensive two drug protocol are discussed as well the evolving role of ifosfamide. Biologically, the area of interest on chromosome 3q, which ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Himelstein BP

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past year, several research areas have been noteworthy. This article discusses several reports on psychiatric morbidity and psychological factors of breast cancer, quality-of-life issues related to breast cancer treatment, and psychological factors in breast cancer screening. An area of increasing interest in...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Stefanek ME

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00