Conditional survival analysis in Korean patients with gastric cancer undergoing curative gastrectomy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are three main therapeutic strategies, namely expectant management (dilation and curettage only), prophylactic chemotherapy and prophylactic total hysterectomy for treating older women with complete hydatidiform mole (CHM). However, the scientific community has so far, not unanimously accepted the abov...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Zhao P,Chen Q,Lu W

更新日期：2017-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) reported remarkable achievements in several solid tumours. However, in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) promising results are limited to patients with deficient mismatch repair/microsatellite instability-high (dMMR/MSI-high) tumours due to their immune-enriched microenv...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Antoniotti C,Borelli B,Rossini D,Pietrantonio F,Morano F,Salvatore L,Lonardi S,Marmorino F,Tamberi S,Corallo S,Tortora G,Bergamo F,Brunella DS,Boccaccino A,Grassi E,Racca P,Tamburini E,Aprile G,Moretto R,Boni L,Fa

更新日期：2020-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV infection is associated with a higher incidence of precancerous cervical lesions and their progression to invasive cervical cancer (ICC). Zambia is a global epicenter of HIV and ICC, yet the overall burden of cervical pre-cancer [cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 3 (CIN3)] and ICC among its HIV positive...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Bateman AC,Katundu K,Mwanahamuntu MH,Kapambwe S,Sahasrabuddhe VV,Hicks ML,Chi BH,Stringer JS,Parham GP,Chibwesha CJ

更新日期：2015-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) are alternatively activated macrophages that enhance tumor progression by promoting tumor cell invasion, migration and angiogenesis. TAMs have an anti-inflammatory function resembling M2 macrophages. CD163 is regarded as a highly specific monocyte/macrophage marker for M2 ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Medrek C,Pontén F,Jirström K,Leandersson K

更新日期：2012-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this work, we have conducted a case-control study in order to assess the effect of tobacco and three genetic polymorphisms in XPC, ERCC2 and ERCC5 genes (rs2228001, rs13181 and rs17655) in bladder cancer development in Tunisia. We have also tried to evaluate whether these variants affect the bladder tumor...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Rouissi K,Bahria IB,Bougatef K,Marrakchi R,Stambouli N,Hamdi K,Cherif M,Ben Slama MR,Sfaxi M,Othman FB,Chebil M,Elgaaied AB,Ouerhani S

更新日期：2011-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extrahepatic biliary duct cancers (EBDC) are uncommon malignancies characterized by a poor prognosis with high rate of loco-regional recurrence. The purpose of the present study is to assess the feasibility and the potential impact of adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) in a series of patients treated in one institut...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Bonet Beltrán M,Roth AD,Mentha G,Allal AS

更新日期：2011-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain metastases (BM) represent one of the most frequent complications related to cancer, and their treatment continues to evolve. We have evaluated the activity, toxicity and the impact on Quality of Life (QoL) of a concomitant treatment with whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and Temozolomide (TMZ) in patient...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Addeo R,Caraglia M,Faiola V,Capasso E,Vincenzi B,Montella L,Guarrasi R,Caserta L,Del Prete S

更新日期：2007-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic significance of FOXP3+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in patients with breast cancer remains controversial. The aims of our meta-analysis are to evaluate its association with clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic significance in patients with breast cancer. METHODS:PubMed,...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Jiang D,Gao Z,Cai Z,Wang M,He J

更新日期：2015-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper describes the development of a Cancer Awareness Measure for colorectal (CRC) cancer (Bowel/Colorectal CAMa) (study 1) and presents key results from a population-representative survey using the measure (study 2). METHODS:STUDY 1: Items were taken from the literature and reviewed by expert groups. ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Power E,Simon A,Juszczyk D,Hiom S,Wardle J

更新日期：2011-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study is designed to investigate the clinical value of systemic chemotherapy combined with bronchoscopic interventional cryotherapy in the treatment of lung cancer. METHODS:A total of 412 lung cancer patients admitted to Cangzhou People's Hospital from March 2018 to March 2020 were collected and divide...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Xu F,Song J,Xu B,Wang J,Mao J,Liu H,Li X,Deng A

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Cancer/Testis Antigens (CTAs) are a heterogeneous group of proteins whose expression is typically restricted to the testis. However, they are aberrantly expressed in most cancers that have been examined to date. Broadly speaking, the CTAs can be divided into two groups: the CTX antigens that are encoded ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Kim R,Kulkarni P,Hannenhalli S

更新日期：2013-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol consumption is associated with higher breast cancer risk. While studies suggest a modest association between alcohol intake and mammographic density, few studies have examined the association in racial/ethnic minority populations. METHODS:We assessed dense breast area and total breast area from digi...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Quandt Z,Flom JD,Tehranifar P,Reynolds D,Terry MB,McDonald JA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The etiological factor for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is not clear. Although it has been widely accepted that intrahepatic biliary tree stone is associated with increased risk of ICC, the role of extrahepatic biliary tree stone in the incidence of ICC is controversial. In the present study we aim ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Cai H,Kong WT,Chen CB,Shi GM,Huang C,Shen YH,Sun HC

更新日期：2015-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both diabetes and glucose-lowering medications have been associated with an increased risk of cancer incidence. This study will compare cancer incidence rates in individuals with and without diabetes; and will investigate, in individuals with diabetes, an association between glucose control and cancer incide...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Dankner R,Balicer R,Boffetta P,Boker LK,Wallenstein S,Freedman L,Goldfracht M,Roth J,Tamler R,LeRoith D

更新日期：2012-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Median OS after surgery in curative intent for non-metastasized pancreas cancer ranges under study conditions from 17.9 months to 23.6 months. Tumor recurrence occurs locally, at distant sites (liver, peritoneum, lungs), or both. Observational and autopsy series report local recurrence rates of up to 87% eve...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Tachezy M,Gebauer F,Petersen C,Arnold D,Trepel M,Wegscheider K,Schafhausen P,Bockhorn M,Izbicki JR,Yekebas E

更新日期：2014-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can develop acquired resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) erlotinib and gefitinib. Here, we report the successful treatment with alternating chemotherapy and TKIs of two cases of advanced NSCLC...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Guo R,Chen X,Wang T,Zhang Z,Sun J,Shu Y

更新日期：2011-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to improvements in imaging and radiological techniques as well as the use of chemotherapy, distant metastasis has become the predominant mode of treatment failure in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LA-NPC). Platinum-based systemic chemotherapy has shown survival benefits and is n...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ke LR,Xia WX,Qiu WZ,Huang XJ,Yang J,Yu YH,Liang H,Liu GY,Ye YF,Xiang YQ,Guo X,Lv X

更新日期：2017-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the world. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA methylation is dynamically regulated by m6A RNA methylation modulators ("writer," "eraser," and "reader" proteins), which are associated with cancer occurrence and development. Th...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Qu N,Qin S,Zhang X,Bo X,Liu Z,Tan C,Wen G,Jiang H

更新日期：2020-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High grade gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) with a Ki67 proliferation index > 20%, include well-differentiated tumours grade 3 (NET G3) and poorly differentiated (PD) neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC). Abnormal p53-expression is a feature of PD tumours, while expression of chromogran...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Nielsen K,Binderup T,Langer SW,Kjaer A,Knigge P,Grøndahl V,Melchior L,Federspiel B,Knigge U

更新日期：2020-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standard chemotherapy in unresectable biliary tract carcinoma (BTC) patients is based on gemcitabine combined with platinum derivatives. However, primary or acquired resistance is inevitable and no second-line chemotherapy is demonstrated to be effective. Thus, there is an urgent need to identify new alterna...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Peraldo-Neia C,Cavalloni G,Soster M,Gammaitoni L,Marchiò S,Sassi F,Trusolino L,Bertotti A,Medico E,Capussotti L,Aglietta M,Leone F

更新日期：2014-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the esophagus are extremely rare, and few cases have been reported worldwide. Thus, a comprehensive nationwide study is needed to understand the characteristics of and treatment strategy for esophageal NETs. METHODS:We collected data on esophageal NET patients from 25 hospita...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Lee CG,Lim YJ,Park SJ,Jang BI,Choi SR,Kim JK,Kim YT,Cho JY,Yang CH,Chun HJ,Song SY,Neuroendocrine tumor study group.

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated possible diagnostic and prognostic values of serum midkine in malignant pleural mesothelioma in comparison with those of serum mesothelin, a well-established diagnostic biomarker. METHODS:Serum mesothelin and midkine levels were determined with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. We examined ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ak G,Tada Y,Shimada H,Metintas S,Ito M,Hiroshima K,Tagawa M,Metintas M

更新日期：2017-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Embryonic Liver Fodrin (ELF) is an adaptor protein of transforming growth factor (TGF-β) signaling cascade. Disruption of ELF results in mislocalization of Smad3 and Smad4, leading to compromised TGF-β signaling. c-Myc is an important oncogenic transcription factor, and the disruption of TGF-β signaling prom...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ji F,Zhang ZH,Zhang Y,Shen SL,Cao QH,Zhang LJ,Li SQ,Peng BG,Liang LJ,Hua YP

更新日期：2018-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The primary aim of treatment of a patient who has developed metastatic disease is palliation. The objectives of the current study are to describe and quantify the clinical management of women with metastatic breast cancer from the diagnosis of metastatic disease until death and to analyze differences between...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Manders K,van de Poll-Franse LV,Creemers GJ,Vreugdenhil G,van der Sangen MJ,Nieuwenhuijzen GA,Roumen RM,Voogd AC

更新日期：2006-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:NF1(Neurofibromatosis type 1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Patients with NF1 have an increased risk of developing benign or malignant tumours, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs). However, the coexistence of NF1, GIST and colon cancer is very rare, and few cases have been reported ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Shang L,Fang Z,Liu J,Du F,Jing H,Xu Y,Dong K,Zhang X,Wu H,Jing C,Li L

更新日期：2019-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stimulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been observed following transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in hepatocellular cancer (HCC) and may contribute to tumor regrowth. This pilot study examined whether intravenous (IV) bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody against VEGF, could inhibit ne...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Britten CD,Gomes AS,Wainberg ZA,Elashoff D,Amado R,Xin Y,Busuttil RW,Slamon DJ,Finn RS

更新日期：2012-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ongoing improvements in technique and instruments for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) have made minimally-invasive uniportal VATS lobectomy a reality. However, the outcomes of the procedure are still under investigation, and at present, uniportal VATS lobectomy is performed infrequently at most h...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Wang L,Liu D,Lu J,Zhang S,Yang X

更新日期：2017-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One key step in gene expression is the biogenesis of mRNA ribonucleoparticle complexes (mRNPs). Formation of the mRNP requires the participation of a number of conserved factors such as the THO complex. THO interacts physically and functionally with the Sub2/UAP56 RNA-dependent ATPase, and the Yra1/REF1/ALY ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Domínguez-Sánchez MS,Sáez C,Japón MA,Aguilera A,Luna R

更新日期：2011-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Australia, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian women. Inequalities in clinical and psychosocial outcomes have existed for some time, affecting particularly women from rural areas and from areas of disadvantage. We have a limited understanding of how individual and area-level facto...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Youl PH,Baade PD,Aitken JF,Chambers SK,Turrell G,Pyke C,Dunn J

更新日期：2011-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several GI peptides linked to intestinal barrier function could be involved in the modification of intestinal permeability and the onset of diarrhea during adjuvant chemotherapy. The aim of the study was to evaluate the circulating levels of zonulin, glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), epidermal growth factor (...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Russo F,Linsalata M,Clemente C,D'Attoma B,Orlando A,Campanella G,Giotta F,Riezzo G

更新日期：2013-02-04 00:00:00