Current radiotherapy techniques in NSCLC: challenges and potential solutions.

abstract：:The treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer is evolving. Although the advent of new chemotherapeutic and biologic agents has certainly improved the outlook for many patients, surgical resection in certain subsets of patients with advanced colorectal cancer is the only chance for long-term survival. Traditionally, pa...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Shen P,Stewart JH,Levine EA

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:En bloc removal of the prostate has traditionally been an integral component of radical cystectomy for men with bladder cancer owing to a high incidence of occult prostatic malignancy. However, the risk of functional morbidity following this procedure is considerable and can delay patient acceptance of cystectomy, whi...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Kefer JC,Cherullo EE,Jones JS,Gong MC,Campbell SC

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：:The characterization of the mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) entity had a major impact on patient management and has played a profound role in improving therapy. Although the prognosis is improving in MCL, there is no definitive proof that the therapies currently available will lead to cure. Few randomized studies have been...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Camara-Clayette V,Hermine O,Ribrag V

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oncolytic viruses are novel anticancer agents, currently under investigation in Phase I-III clinical trials. Until recently, most studies have focused on the direct antitumor properties of these viruses, although there is now an increasing body of evidence that the host immune response may be critical to the efficacy ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Prestwich RJ,Harrington KJ,Pandha HS,Vile RG,Melcher AA,Errington F

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today dermoscopy is standard-of-care in the diagnosis and management of patients with benign and malignant skin tumors because it increases the diagnostic accuracy of skin lesions compared to the naked-eye examination up to 25%. Despite its role in the routine dermato-oncology, it increasingly gained interest as a bri...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Woltsche N,Schwab C,Deinlein T,Hofmann-Wellenhof R,Zalaudek I

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurocognitive function (NCF) impairment is an important component of primary and metastatic brain tumors and their therapeutic interventions. As a result, modern clinical trials of cranial irradiation for adult cancer patients have incorporated NCF testing as a primary or secondary end point. In doing so, these clini...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Caine C,Mehta MP,Laack NN,Gondi V

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cancer genome sequencing studies have discovered mutations in members of the SWItch/Sucrose Non-Fermentable (SWI/SNF) chromatin-remodeling complex in nearly 25% of human cancers. The SWI/SNF complex, first discovered in S. cerevisiae, shows strong conservation from yeast to Drosophila to mammals, contains ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Orlando KA,Nguyen V,Raab JR,Walhart T,Weissman BE

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between venous thromboembolism (VTE) and malignancy was first recognized more than 135 years ago. Since then, a markedly increased incidence of VTE has been found in patients with malignant disease. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that malignancy or its treatment are major risk factors for ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Gao S,Escalante C

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The desmoid tumors (DTs) are unusual soft-tissue tumors that have a propensity for aggressive local growth and may develop during, or soon after pregnancy. Pregnancy-associated DTs are uncommon and optimal management of this tumor has yet to be defined. Currently, controversy centers on the timing of surgical resectio...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Johner A,Tiwari P,Zetler P,Wiseman SM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many decades, the use of chemotherapy as second-line therapy in non-small-cell lung cancer relied upon disease progression. Several studies have shown that four to six cycles of chemotherapy administered as front-line therapy treatment offers a survival advantage to patients; however, further chemotherapy beyond t...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Velez M,Belalcazar A,Domingo G,Blaya M,Raez LE,Santos ES

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) has been used in the intravesical treatment of urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) for three decades. Despite its efficacy, intravesical BCG therapy is associated with some limitations such as side effects and BCG failure, which have inspired multiple ways to improve it. Recent advances have...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Wang Y,Yang M,Yu Q,Yu L,Shao S,Wang X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tamoxifen, as an essential therapeutic tool in the treatment of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, has been available for the past three decades and is currently being utilized as a chemo-preventive agent for patients at high risk for breast carcinoma. However, the induction of chemo-resistance duri...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Merikhian P,Ghadirian R,Farahmand L,Mansouri S,Majidzadeh-A K

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sophia Maprayil, Commissioning Editor for Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy, talks to Dr Iain Frame, Director of Research for Prostate Cancer UK. Iain is Prostate Cancer UK's first Director of Research, responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the charity's ambitious new research strategy. He...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Frame I,Maprayil S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ductal carcinoma-in situ (DCIS) is a non-obligate precursor for invasive breast cancer and concern exists regarding the potential for overdiagnosis and overtreatment as the natural history of DCIS progression to invasive breast cancer may never occur or take decades in some cases. Preoperative systemic therapy window ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Kuerer HM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths with a 5-year survival of 4-6%. Clinical challenges remain to be addressed, since few promising approaches to treat pancreatic cancer have been reported. Here we discuss the potential of a new biotherapeutic agent composed of a lysosomal protein (Saposin C...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Olowokure O,Qi X

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Although a relatively uncommon disease, the treatment of vulvar cancer has changed considerably over the years and has been under considerable focus due to its past overtreatment and apparent increase in incidence. The purpose of this review is to describe the recommended management of the most commonly en...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Buchanan T,Mutch D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The annual conference of the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer (iSBTc), recently renamed the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), provides clinicians and scientists with a uniquely broad yet focused view of the growing field of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. In this time of exci...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Kotlan B,Balwit JM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A systematic review was performed to explore the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes among cancer patients receiving PD-(L)1 inhibitors compared to those receiving traditional cytotoxic therapy. Areas covered: Citations from PubMed and the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting library w...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Abdel-Rahman O,Oweira H,Giryes A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogens are involved in numerous physiological processes and have crucial roles in certain disease states, such as mammary carcinomas. Estradiol, the most potent endogenous estrogen, is biosynthesized from androgens by the cytochrome P450 enzyme complex called aromatase. Aromatase is found in breast tissue and the i...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Brueggemeier RW

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma historically has a poor prognosis and the mortality rate has remained unchanged for over a decade. Common treatment options for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer include chemoradiation and/or chemotherapy. Single-agent gemcitabine has been considered the standard of care since...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Warsame R,Grothey A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, licensed and emerging treatments for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer are transforming the prognosis for men whose disease has already progressed during or after docetaxel-based chemotherapy. Two agents (cabazitaxel and abiraterone) are already accessible to prescribers, having shown survival be...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Birtle A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The microbiota is recognized for its impact on both human health and disease. The human microbiota is made up of trillions of cells, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The largest population of microbes reside in the gut, prompting research for better understanding of the impact of gastrointestinal ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Garajová I,Balsano R,Wang H,Leonardi F,Giovannetti E,Deng D,Peters GJ

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Total mesorectal excision has been established as a standard surgical procedure for rectal cancer. MRI is now routinely used for preoperative staging of rectal cancer and provides accurate assessment of the tumor relative to the circumferential margin, that is, the mesorectal fascia. This identifies patients at risk o...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Jhaveri KS,Sadaf A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surgery may set the basis for a potential cure or would provide the best achievable quality of life in locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). However, survival extension with this approach would be scarce and not exempt from adverse events, thus preventing its recommendation in an alre...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： González J,Gaynor JJ,Alameddine M,Esteban M,Ciancio G

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combined therapy with temozolomide and radiotherapy is a standard treatment and improves the survival for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. However, the prognosis remains poor, with a median survival time of 12-15 months. Currently, several clinical trials of dose-dense temozolomide regimen or molecular-targ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Shirai K,Chakravarti A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite a variety of therapies for advanced metastatic colorectal cancer being available, the outcomes in this malignancy remain suboptimal. Immunotherapy has been slow to impact the management of this patient group. Checkpoint inhibitors, such as nivolumab, have had disappointing results when used broadly...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Smith KM,Desai J

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes the safety of sorafenib, an oral multikinase inhibitor, focusing on the randomized, placebo-controlled, Phase III Treatment Approaches in Renal Cancer Global Evaluation Trial (TARGET) in renal cell carcinoma, which formed the basis of the approval of sorafenib. Similar to other targeted agents, ...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Hutson TE

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The treatment landscape of metastatic prostate cancer has changed dramatically over the past five years. As new discoveries are made and further novel therapies become available, there is a heightened urgency to develop biomarkers that can guide prognoses and predict therapy responses. Circulating tumor ce...

journal_title：Expert review of anticancer therapy

authors： Parimi S,Ko JJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00