Primary liver cancers.

abstract：:The behavior of renal cell carcinoma remains one of the most unpredictable of the genitourinary neoplasms. Once this disease has spread beyond the confines of the kidney, it is extremely difficult to control. This year, emphasis has focused on the characteristic cytogenetic and chromosomal changes that are seen in thi...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Reese JH

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of non-myeloablative and reduced-intensity conditioning regimens has enabled older or medically infirm patients with myeloid malignancies to be treated with allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). The regimens are sufficiently immunosuppressive to allow engraftment of allogeneic cells and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Storb R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A better understanding of the immunobiology after transplantation and of the available recombinant cytokines that enhance hematopoietic reconstitution following autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is likely to result in safer application of bone marrow transplantation. Residual tumor cells escaping c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Slavin S,Nagler A

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is generally accepted that patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia in chronic phase under the age of 50 years who have HLA-identical siblings, should be offered bone marrow transplantation within the first year of diagnosis. The projected disease-free survival for these patients is 70% to 80% at 4 years, and mos...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Goldman JM

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid cancers are still the most common endocrine cancers. They are dominated by well-differentiated carcinomas, including papillary carcinoma, follicular carcinoma, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Diagnosis is based on fine-needle aspiration cytologic examination. Recently, reverse transcription polymerase chain r...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bi J,Lu B

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Preclinical and clinical developments in germ cell tumors over the past year are summarized. RECENT FINDINGS:Attenuations in the rising incidence of testicular germ cell tumors are beginning to be observed in certain European populations. Additional data on predisposing factors related to race, estro...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bridges B,Hussain A

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sub-Saharan Africa has the largest population of people living with AIDS in the world, with Nigeria having the third largest after South Africa and India. With the advent of treatment programs, more people in Nigeria are now living with the virus but are at increased risk of cancer similar to the expe...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Akinwande O,Ogundiran T,Akarolo-Anthony S,Mamadu I,Dakum P,Blattner W,Adebamowo C

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Evaluate the recent literature about the relation of clinical infection and colorectal cancer in terms of diagnosis of an occult infection and possible impact on oncological outcome and review the possible role of the gut microbiota in the role of colorectal cancer oncogenesis. RECENT FINDINGS:Data p...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Massaut E,Hendlisz B,Klastersky JA

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight the most recent advances in the imaging of gliomas with a focus on high-grade gliomas. In the last several years, MRI and PET imaging of the brain have moved beyond anatomic imaging and are now capable of probing different aspects of tumor biology and response to treatment. These new tech...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gerstner ER,Batchelor TT

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The currently used staging system in melanoma has not been significantly modified since 1988. While this four-stage system effectively stratifies patients into prognostic groups, additional discriminating criteria have been reported that is not presently incorporated in the staging system. The following additions and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ross M

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platinum-based combination and single-agent chemotherapy have become accepted as treatments for locally advanced and metastatic nonsmall cell lung cancer as a consequence of improved survival, quality of life, and symptom control compared with best supportive care. However, it is clear that a therapeutic plateau has b...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Booton R,Thatcher N

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an emerging consensus on the importance of identifying non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients with different prognoses so that these patients can be optimally treated and the relative benefits of different therapeutic approaches can be adequately assessed. This review of recent publications on prognostic factors in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Shipp M

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current status of postoperative adjuvant therapy for nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:Cisplatin-based postoperative chemotherapy is a current standard of care for patients with stage II-III NSCLC who underwent complete resection. However, its benefit is limited. In t...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Mitsudomi T,Soh J

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：:Chemopreventive strategies hold substantial promise for reducing the incidence of colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. This review focuses on recent advances in the identification of molecular targets and novel strategies for chemopreventive intervention. Many c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Clapper ML,Chang WC,Meropol NJ

更新日期：2001-07-01 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:The remarkable progress witnessed over the past few years in the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of chronic lymphocytic leukemia has profoundly changed the clinical approach to this disease. This review focuses on the most recent advances in the diagnostic and prognostic examination of patients with...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gentile M,Mauro FR,Guarini A,Foà R

更新日期：2005-11-01 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:Relapse has become the leading cause of death following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Despite improved understanding of the biology that underlies the graft-versus-leukemia/tumor effect the relapse rate did not decrease over the past 20 years. In general, prognosis is poor...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Kröger N

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：: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:Gene expression profiling has highlighted the biologic heterogeneity of breast cancer and has begun to influence the ability of the medical community to individualize patient therapy. The review is intended to highlight the most important advances in the field over recent years with an emphasis on tho...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Morris SR,Carey LA

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe how to better identify frail multiple myeloma patients and to treat them appropriately. RECENT FINDINGS:Proteasome inhibitors, such as bortezomib, carfilzomib, and ixazomib, and immunomodulatory agents (IMiDs), such as thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide, have significantly improv...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Zweegman S,Engelhardt M,Larocca A,EHA SWG on ‘Aging and Hematology’.

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A small percentage of gliomas are caused by inheritance in cancer syndromes but there is also a general familial aggregation of glioma. Recently, low penetrant genes associated with glioma risk have been identified. RECENT FINDINGS:Seven independent chromosomal loci have robustly been associated with...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Melin B

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor-beta is believed to play a dual role in carcinogenesis. Through its ability to inhibit cellular proliferation it suppresses tumor development in its early stages, but in the course of tumor progression malignant cells often acquire resistance to growth inhibition by transforming growth facto...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Wieser R

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review is intended to highlight the clinical application of molecular pathology as a tool for diagnostic accuracy and prognostic and predictive use and finally to discover novel molecular therapeutic targets. RECENT FINDINGS:We are living an exciting era in sarcomas' therapy. This is the result ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Romeo S,Dei Tos AP

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare tumor, and its optimal management is a matter of controversy. Recent developments of collaborative groups devoted to PCNSL have allowed to conduct randomized trials addressing important issues. In addition, genome wide analysis provided new ins...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Hottinger AF,Alentorn A,Hoang-Xuan K

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes recent studies on applications of molecular markers such as chromosome 1p/19q codeletion and MGMT status in the treatment of glioma. RECENT FINDINGS:Prospective trials confirmed that 1p/19q codeletion represents a strong and independent favourable prognostic factor in anaplasti...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Idbaih A,Omuro A,Ducray F,Hoang-Xuan K

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review highlights recent advances in understanding the mode of action of retinoids at the level of molecular and cellular biology in relation to the new clinical results achieved with retinoids in various malignancies. All-trans-retinoic acid has been established in the clinic as a first-line differentiation ther...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Holdener EE,Bollag W

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00