Optimal Therapy for Early-Stage Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Risk Adapting, Response Adapting, and Role of Radiotherapy.

abstract：:There is no clear consensus regarding the most effective management of poor responders to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Intensifying or changing primary systemic treatment has not been shown to offer any benefit. There is a paucity of trials testing the utility of adjuvant chemotherapy in this setting. Adjuvant hormonal t...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Wesolowski R,Budd GT

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endothelins (ETs), which include ET-1, ET-2, ET-3, and their receptors ET-A and ET-B, play a major role in tumor growth, proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and bone metastasis. Atrasentan is a novel and selective inhibitor of ET-1 and ET-A. In vitro and in vivo data show that this oral agent is capable of inh...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Thakkar SG,Choueiri TK,Garcia JA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic landscape for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has changed drastically over the past several years with the emergence of molecularly targeted therapies. With previous prognostic and predictive tools based on studies of patients treated with cytokine therapies, confirmation of these prior methods and discover...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Cowey CL,Rathmell WK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Treatment failure, in the form of either persistence or local recurrence, occurs in 10 to 30% of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients after initial radiotherapy (RT). Early detection of persistent or recurrent disease aids in the recognition of tumors that can be candidates for salvage nasophayngectomy o...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Hao CY,Hao SP

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Health-related quality of life (QOL) outcomes are frequently used by clinicians, patients, and researchers for assessing the effectiveness of an intervention. Small differences in QOL may be statistically significant but their clinical relevance remains undefined. The smallest changes in QOL scores of the anterior sku...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Amit M,Abergel A,Fliss DM,Gil Z

更新日期：2012-04-01 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

authors： Ciombor KK,Berlin J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy and radiotherapy is associated with significant gonadal damage in men and women. The likelihood of gonadal failure following cytotoxic chemotherapy is dependent on the drug and dose, and in women there is also an effect of age at treatment. Irradiation of the testes or ovaries, ei...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Howell SJ,Shalet SM

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to highlight the clinical development of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in cancer therapy. We focus on detailing the registration trials that have led to FDA-approved indications of anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 therapies and future strategies. RECENT FINDINGS:The number of PD-1/PD-L1...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Oliveira LJC,Gongora ABL,Jardim DLF

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer risk has become a significant research topic due to an increase in statistical risk models built to predict cancer incidence or mortality. Over the past 3 years, 15 models on the development of different types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, prostate, gastric, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, testicular, and...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Johnson CM,Smolenski D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal historically has been treated with abdominoperineal resection, resulting in high rates of morbidity and local recurrence. Pioneering work led to the finding that radiation therapy (RT) combined with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and mitomycin results in high rates of local control and...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Czito BG,Willett CG

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) increases with age; more than half of newly diagnosed patients are older than 65 years. Due to age-dependent decreasing organ functions, comorbidities, functional decline, and increasing risk of social isolation, not all patients are able to tolerate stan...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Lütgendorf-Caucig C,Freyschlag C,Masel EK,Marosi C

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL) are rare and aggressive subtypes of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Compared to B cell lymphomas, the immunologic phenotype of PTCL portends a poorer prognosis, with the exception of anaplastic large cell lymphoma bearing the anaplastic lymphoma kinase protein. Patients with PTCL tend to pre...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Casulo C,Horwitz S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

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 ...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Majer M,Samlowski WE

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the term used for a family of tumor-derived angiogenic factors that mediate endothelial proliferation and vascular permeability. Preclinical models have demonstrated the essential nature of VEGF in the angiogenesis of solid tumor growth and metastasis, whereas pathologic in...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Margolin K

更新日期：2002-01-01 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

authors： Kounalakis N,Goydos JS

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review describes the long scientific background followed to design guidelines and everyday clinical practice applied to melanoma patients. Surgery is the first option to cure melanoma patients (PTS) at initial diagnosis, since primary cutaneous lesions are usually easily resectable. An excisional...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Testori AAE,Blankenstein SA,van Akkooi ACJ

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Postmastectomy radiotherapy continues to be one of the most controversial issues in breast radiotherapy. At the crux of the controversy lies the lack of conclusive studies that specifically address the risk-benefit ratio of postmastectomy radiotherapy for patients at intermediate risk of developing locoregional recurr...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Sartor CI

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphoma is the third most common cancer in children and adolescents. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas comprise a heterogeneous group of tumors with distinct pathologic and clinical characteristics. Over the past three decades, significant advancements have been made in the molecular characterization of these disorders. With t...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Shukla NN,Trippett TM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proton beam radiation therapy (PBRT) has unique physical properties (e.g., Bragg Peak) that limit the amount of normal tissue irradiated in the head and neck region while maximizing the radiation delivered to the tumor. Radiation therapy is commonly used in both the primary and adjuvant setting for many head and neck ...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Frank SJ,Selek U

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Surgical management of locally advanced oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas (OCSCC) has long been recognized as a primary treatment modality. Technological advances have led to significant improvements in our surgical approach, from improvement in the visualization of tumors to more efficient and pre...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Yao CMKL,Chang EI,Lai SY

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation plays an important role in the multimodal management of tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a technological development that was introduced to limit the acute and late toxicities commonly associated with conventional radiation therapy. Numerous preclini...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Meyer JJ,Czito BG,Willett CG

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of a gynecological malignancy during pregnancy is rare but not uncommon. Cancer treatment during pregnancy is possible, but both maternal and fetal interests need to be respected. Different treatment plans may be justifiable and multidisciplinary treatment is advised. Clinical trials are virtually imposs...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Han SN,Verheecke M,Vandenbroucke T,Gziri MM,Van Calsteren K,Amant F

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of somatic driver mutations in human samples has allowed for the development of a molecular classification for melanoma. Recent breakthroughs in the treatment of metastatic melanoma have arisen as a result of these significant new insights into the molecular biology of the disease, particularly the ...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Mehnert JM,Kluger HM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are a significant source of cancer-related morbidity. Over 150,000 patients in the United States suffer from breathlessness and diminished quality of life due to MPE each year. Current management strategies are of mostly palliative value and focus on symptom control; they do not addr...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Bradshaw M,Mansfield A,Peikert T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While there is an ongoing debate regarding the timing of the maximal surgical effort in epithelial ovarian cancer, it is well established that patients with suboptimal tumor debulking derive no benefit from the surgical procedure. The amount of residual disease after cytoreductive surgery has been repeatedly identifie...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Narasimhulu DM,Khoury-Collado F,Chi DS

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of early endometrial cancer is contentious these days with little agreement between oncologists as well as across MDTs or tumour boards and indeed across countries. This is because of the state of knowledge with regards to risk factors in early endometrial cancer; although we recognise risk factors affect o...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Sadozye AH,Harrand RL,Reed NS

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death worldwide. The overall 5-year survival rate remains disappointing at 14% or less. Several clinician- and community-based interventions show promise for reducing lung cancer incidence through prevention and smoking cessation. However, long-term heavy smokers retain a...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： McWilliams A,Lam S

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Smythe WR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The concept of value-based health care (VBHC) was articulated more than a decade ago. However, its clinical implementation remains an on-going process and a particularly demanding one for the domain of head and neck cancer (HNC). These cancers often present with fast growing tumors in functionally and...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Takes RP,Halmos GB,Ridge JA,Bossi P,Merkx MAW,Rinaldo A,Sanabria A,Smeele LE,Mäkitie AA,Ferlito A

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American men. Although the use of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer screening since the 1990s has led to increased early diagnoses, the most recent studies are in conflict about the risks and b...

journal_title：Current oncology reports

authors： Cook ED,Nelson AC

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00