The role of ifosfamide plus cisplatin-based chemotherapy as salvage therapy for patients with refractory germ cell tumors.

abstract：:The initial response and long-term follow-up of 74 evaluable patients who received combination chemotherapy for metastatic nonseminomatous testicular cancer are reported. Patients were treated with a protocol (VAB-3) including vinblastine, actinomycin-D, bleomycin, and cis-dichlorodiammine platinum (DDP). VAB-3 alone ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Reynolds TF,Vugrin D,Cvitkovic E,Cheng E,Braun DW Jr,O'Hehir MA,Dukeman ME,Whitmore WF Jr,Golbey RB

更新日期：1981-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred nine cases of ovarian tumors of low malignant potential (borderline tumors) diagnosed at Stanford University Medical Center from 1958 to 1982 were reviewed. The patients ranged in age from 10 to 79 years (mean, 40.5 years). The histologic types and corresponding stages of these neoplasms were 73 serous (St...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Bostwick DG,Tazelaar HD,Ballon SC,Hendrickson MR,Kempson RL

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have recently reported on the importance of quality of life (QOL) in predicting the survival of patients with lung carcinoma. To confirm these reports, the relationship between survival and QOL, as measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of L...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Herndon JE 2nd,Fleishman S,Kornblith AB,Kosty M,Green MR,Holland J

更新日期：1999-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical experience and technologic improvements of the past 40 years are briefly summarized in terms of their contributions to the present optimistic and aggressive approach to the treatment of malignant lymphoma. The reasoning behind the large-field moderately high-dose technique that has evolved is reviewed and...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Nobler MP

更新日期：1968-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite published reports regarding the association of elevated circulating CD44 and CD54 levels with unfavorable outcome in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), little is known about therapy-related changes in either adhesion molecule. In an attempt to evaluate the effect of in...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Beksaç M,Arat M,Akan H,Koç H,Ilhan O,Ozcan M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socioeconomic status represents an established barrier to health care access. Age, sex, and race may also play a role. The authors examined whether these affect the access to high-volume hospitals for uro-oncologic procedures in the United States. METHODS:Within the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), the au...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Trinh QD,Sun M,Sammon J,Bianchi M,Sukumar S,Ghani KR,Jeong W,Dabaja A,Shariat SF,Perrotte P,Agarwal PK,Rogers CG,Peabody JO,Menon M,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2012-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a patient with a metastatic ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone)-producing gastric carcinoid APUD (amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation) tumor is presented. The patient presented with Cushing's syndrome and very high levels of ACTH. The Cushing's syndrome was controlled medically, and when the patient d...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Marcus FS,Friedman MA,Callen PW,Churg A,Harbour J

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1949 to 1972, 4732 patients with carcinomas of the lung were seen. Of these, 118 patients were found alive at 10 years from their initial diagnosis and treatment. This number represents only 2.5% of all lung cancers seen because many have been lost to follow-up within the first ten years, and their true status is...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Temeck BK,Flehinger BJ,Martini N

更新日期：1984-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The nitroblue tetrazolium test (NBT) was evaluated in 111 patients with cancer. Patients were placed into control and "presumed infected" groups. The mean NBT score for the control group, 6.3, was significantly greater than the mean for a group of normal volunteers, 3.1, but the mean score for the "presumed infected" ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Lehane DE,Watson S,Lane M

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many clinicians use group support to reduce the psychosocial difficulties of persons with cancer. This study compared the long-term benefits of a thematic counseling model used both as a structure for group support and for counseling patients individually. The thematic model included eight counseling sessions focused ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Cain EN,Kohorn EI,Quinlan DM,Latimer K,Schwartz PE

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endocrine action of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) has been claimed to be of a glucocorticoid-like nature. Upon clinical observation, MPA has been shown to improve life quality and overall well-being in patients with advanced breast cancer, renal carcinoma, prostatic carcinoma, and uterine adenocarcinoma. The a...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Lang I,Zielinski CC,Templ H,Spona J,Geyer G

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel sequential administration schedule of PALA (N-phosphonoacetyl-L-aspartate) and thymidine to enhance the cytotoxic effect of 5-fluorouracil (5FU) was tested in 36 patients with advanced gastric cancer and 21 patients with advanced poorly differentiated (anaplastic) colorectal cancer. The potency of 5FU was dram...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Windschitl HE,O'Connell MJ,Wieand HS,Krook JE,Rubin J,Moertel CG,Kugler JW,Pfeifle DM,Goldberg RM,Laurie JA

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microwave ablation has recently been developed as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of tumors. The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous microwave ablation of adrenal malignant tumors. METHODS:Nine patients between 41 and 83 years of age (averag...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Li X,Fan W,Zhang L,Zhao M,Huang Z,Li W,Gu Y,Gao F,Huang J,Li C,Zhang F,Wu P

更新日期：2011-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Angioendotheliomatosis is a rare intravascular neoplastic process which has been presumed to be of endothelial origin. A 62-year-old woman had manifestations of this disorder which were initially localized to the nasal region, followed by fatal systemic dissemination. Electron microscopic examination of the neoplastic...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Wick MR,Banks PM,McDonald TJ

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four patients with advanced squamous, large-cell or adeno-carcinoma of the lung were treated with a three drug regimen of high-dose cisplatin, vindesine and a four-day bleomycin infusion (CVB). All patients had measurable disease; none had previously received chemotherapy. Of 52 patients evaluable for response, ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Itri LM,Gralla RJ,Kelsen DP,Chapman RA,Casper ES,Braun DW Jr,Howard JE,Golbey R,Heelan RT

更新日期：1983-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A case report is presented, believed to be the first documented example of pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma developing in the larynx of a child. A review of the literature then follows, with evaluation of the epidemiology, treatment options, and survival of patients with this disease. Cure of this malignancy is more likel...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Dodd-o JM,Wieneke KF,Rosman PM

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The expression of a distinct alpha-3/4-monofucosylated polylactosaminoglycan epitope, which is detected by monoclonal antibody FW6, was investigated by comparative immunohistochemical analysis of colorectal tissue specimens exhibiting different grades of premalignant and malignant transformation. The presenc...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Baldus SE,Vierbuchen M,Hanisch FG,Schwonzen M,Fischer R

更新日期：1995-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of problems inherent to quality of care evaluation have been described above. Although issues such as limited resources and clinical staff resistance may not be specific to cancer care, they certainly impact on the evaluation of the quality of care offered to cancer patients. Other issues such as complexity o...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Miransky LJ

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients with carcinoid tumors of the anterior mediastinum are described. Study of these patients and an analysis of previously reported cases indicates that the thymus is the primary site of these tumors, which are probably related to the presence of Kulchitsky cells in normal thymus. These neoplasms differ cli...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Salyer WR,Salyer DC,Eggleston JC

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pancreatographic appearance and the clinical presentation of ten patients presenting with adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas coexisting with chronic pancreatitis were compared with those of 45 patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), without malignancy, investigated at the same time period. All ten patient...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Shemesh E,Czerniak A,Nass S,Klein E

更新日期：1990-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last several decades, significant "new eyes" have been developed that improve the diagnosis, treatment, planning, and monitoring of human cancer: computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomogra...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Wagner HN Jr,Conti PS

更新日期：1991-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meeting quality of care standards in oncology is recognized as important by physicians, professional organizations, and payers. Data from a population-based cohort of patients with prostate cancer were used to examine whether receipt of care was consistent with published consensus metrics and whether receivi...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Holmes JA,Bensen JT,Mohler JL,Song L,Mishel MH,Chen RC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Five-year survival rates after resection of liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma are close to 25%. Recurrences occur in two-thirds of the patients after surgery. Selection of patients likely to benefit from surgery remains controversial and subjective. METHODS:Data from 1568 patients with resected liv...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Nordlinger B,Guiguet M,Vaillant JC,Balladur P,Boudjema K,Bachellier P,Jaeck D

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has previously been shown that heparanase-1 (HPR1), an endoglycosidase, is up-regulated in pancreatic carcinoma. The purpose of this study was to test whether serum HPR1 levels in pancreatic carcinoma patients are elevated, and whether higher serum HPR1 levels are associated with a shortened survival. ME...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Quiros RM,Rao G,Plate J,Harris JE,Brunn GJ,Platt JL,Gattuso P,Prinz RA,Xu X

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between September 1976 and May 1980, 135 patients with operable breast cancer and positive axillary nodes received l-phenylalanine mustard, adjunct to surgery, 0.15 mg/kg for five days, six weekly, and were randomised prospectively to levamisole 150 mg for three days, two weekly, or a placebo. Treatment was continued ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Kay RG,Mason BH,Stephens EJ,Arthur JF,Hitchcock GC,Trindall PL,Rodgers R,Mullins P

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heavy alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis, and diabetes are risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, to the authors' knowledge, the information concerning their interaction effect in patients with risk of HCC is sparse. METHODS:A population-based, case-control study of HCC was conducted du...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Yuan JM,Govindarajan S,Arakawa K,Yu MC

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to compare the quality of life (QOL) of younger (< or =50 years) versus older (>50 years) women on recent completion of treatment of breast carcinoma. METHODS:Data reported herein were obtained from a baseline assessment of 304 breast carcinoma patients. These patients were e...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Wenzel LB,Fairclough DL,Brady MJ,Cella D,Garrett KM,Kluhsman BC,Crane LA,Marcus AC

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical trials established the value of breast-conserving treatment (BCT) including the macroscopic removal of the tumor followed by local radiation therapy (RT) for Stage I and II invasive carcinomas. The occurrence of local tumor recurrence is related to the extent and multifocality of the tumor. Various ...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Faverly DR,Hendriks JH,Holland R

更新日期：2001-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Filanesib (ARRY-520) is a highly selective inhibitor of kinesin spindle protein, which has demonstrated preclinical antimyeloma activity. METHODS:This open-label Phase 1/2 study determined the maximum tolerated dose of Filanesib administered on Days 1 and 2 of 14-Day Cycles in patients with multiple myeloma...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Shah JJ,Kaufman JL,Zonder JA,Cohen AD,Bensinger WI,Hilder BW,Rush SA,Walker DH,Tunquist BJ,Litwiler KS,Ptaszynski M,Orlowski RZ,Lonial S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of diffuse histiocytic lymphoma with sclerosis and chylous pleural and peritoneal effusions spanning four years from onset to diagnosis is presented. Treatment with combination chemotherapy and consolidative radiotherapy resulted in clinical improvement and the patient remains free of disease 14 months after st...

journal_title：Cancer

authors： Hansen RM,Komaki R,Hanson GA,Schlueter DP,Anderson T

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00