Subcellular localisation of pMEK has a different prognosis in locally advanced head and neck cancer treated with concomitant radiochemotherapy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our previous cDNA array results indicated KIAA0101 as one of the differentially expressed genes in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as compared with non-cancerous liver. However, it is necessary to study its expression at protein level in HCC and its biological function for HCC cell growth. METHOD:Weste...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Guo M,Li J,Wan D,Gu J

更新日期：2006-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standard radiotherapy is the treatment of first choice in patients with symptomatic spinal metastases, but is only moderately effective. Stereotactic body radiation therapy is increasingly used to treat spinal metastases, without randomized evidence of superiority over standard radiotherapy. The VERTICAL stu...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： van der Velden JM,Verkooijen HM,Seravalli E,Hes J,Gerlich AS,Kasperts N,Eppinga WS,Verlaan JJ,van Vulpen M

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report a case of metastatic hepatocholangiocarcinoma to the vitreous and retina. CASE PRESENTATION:A 70-year-old male, who was recently diagnosed with hepatocholangiocarcinoma, was complaining of floaters in his right eye over the past 5 months and was referred to the Liverpool Ocular Oncology Centre. On...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Praidou A,Jacob S,Irion L,Sivaraj R,Groenewald C,Coupland SE,Heimann H

更新日期：2017-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate efficacy in patients with brain metastasis (BM) on entry into the lapatinib expanded access program (LEAP). METHODS:LEAP is a worldwide, single-arm, open-label study. HER2-positive, locally-advanced or metastatic breast cancer patients with progression after an anthracycline, taxane, and trastuz...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ro J,Park S,Kim S,Kim TY,Im YH,Rha SY,Chung JS,Moon H,Santillana S

更新日期：2012-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite long-term or permanent health problems, cancer survivors are often motivated to return to work. For cancer survivors who have lost their job, return to work can be more challenging compared to employed survivors, as they generally find themselves in a more vulnerable social and financial position. Ca...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： van Egmond MP,Duijts SF,Vermeulen SJ,van der Beek AJ,Anema JR

更新日期：2015-02-18 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:Orthodenticle homeobox 1 (OTX1) is a transcription factor that plays an important role in various human cancers. However, the function of OTX1 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is largely unknown. We aimed to explore the roles of OTX1 in LSCC and its possible molecular mechanism. METHODS:The expre...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Tu XP,Li H,Chen LS,Luo XN,Lu ZM,Zhang SY,Chen SH

更新日期：2020-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gynecologic cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in working-age women. This study investigated whether several characteristics influence return to work after treatment of gynecologic cancer. METHODS:We investigated the correlations between return to work and several other characteristics in 1...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Nakamura K,Masuyama H,Nishida T,Haraga J,Ida N,Saijo M,Haruma T,Kusumoto T,Seki N,Hiramatsu Y

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, the clinical benefit of topical steroid use has only been demonstrated for radiation dermatitis induced by 50-60 Gy irradiation in breast cancer. However, these agents are also often used clinically for the control of radiation dermatitis induced by high-dose (>60Gy) irradiation with chemotherapy in...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Zenda S,Yamaguchi T,Yokota T,Miyaji T,Mashiko T,Tanaka M,Yonemura M,Takeno M,Okano T,Kawasaki T,Nakamori Y,Ishii S,Shimada S,Kanamaru M,Uchitomi Y

更新日期：2018-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the clinical value of peritoneal washing cytology (PWC) in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations and women from a family with hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer (HBOC) undergoing risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) in detecting primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) or occult ovarian/fallopian t...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Blok F,Roes EM,van Leenders GJ,van Beekhuizen HJ

更新日期：2016-01-14 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:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is thought to have an oncogenic effect on the development of gastric malignancies. However, the effect of H. pylori status on the prognosis of gastric diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) remains unconfirmed. This study aimed to identify the prognostic importance of H. pylori...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Cheng Y,Xiao Y,Zhou R,Liao Y,Zhou J,Ma X

更新日期：2019-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening has been shown to decrease CRC mortality. Organised mass screening programs are being implemented in France. Its perception in the general population and by general practitioners is not well known. METHODS:Two nationwide observational telephone surveys were conducted in early ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Eisinger F,Cals L,Calazel-Benque A,Blay JY,Coscas Y,Dolbeault S,Namer M,Pivot X,Rixe O,Serin D,Roussel C,Morère JF,EDIFICE committee.

更新日期：2008-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of non-small cell lung carcinoma proceeds through a series of well-defined pathological steps before the appearance of invasive lung carcinoma. The molecular changes that correspond with pathology changes are not well defined and identification of the molecular events may provide clues on the...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Tichelaar JW,Zhang Y,leRiche JC,Biddinger PW,Lam S,Anderson MW

更新日期：2005-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We examined 15 years of key performance indicators (KPIs) of the population-based mammography screening programme (PMSP) in Flanders, Belgium. METHODS:Individual screening data were linked to the national cancer registry to obtain oncological follow-up. We benchmarked crude KPI results against KPI-targets s...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Goossens M,De Brabander I,De Grève J,Van Ongeval C,Martens P,Van Limbergen E,Kellen E

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The five-year survival rates for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients are less than 50%, and the prognosis has not improved, despite advancements in standard multi-modality therapies. Hence major emphasis is being laid on identification of novel molecular targets and development of multi-ta...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Macha MA,Matta A,Chauhan S,Siu KM,Ralhan R

更新日期：2010-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:cMyc and p27 are key genes implicated in carcinogenesis. Whether polymorphisms in these genes affect breast cancer risk or prognosis is still unclear. In this study, we focus on a rare non-synonymous polymorphism in cMyc (N11S) and a common polymorphism in p27 (V109G) and determine their role in risk and pro...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Figueiredo JC,Knight JA,Cho S,Savas S,Onay UV,Briollais L,Goodwin PJ,McLaughlin JR,Andrulis IL,Ozcelik H

更新日期：2007-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deciphering the meaning of the human DNA is an outstanding goal which would revolutionize medicine and our way for treating diseases. In recent years, non-coding RNAs have attracted much attention and shown to be functional in part. Yet the importance of these RNAs especially for higher biological functions ...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Smolander J,Stupnikov A,Glazko G,Dehmer M,Emmert-Streib F

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no consensus regarding resection of the primary tumour with few or absent symptoms in patients with synchronous unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). A potential benefit of resection of the primary tumour is to prevent complications of the primary tumour in later stages of the disease. We...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： 't Lam-Boer J,Mol L,Verhoef C,de Haan AF,Yilmaz M,Punt CJ,de Wilt JH,Koopman M

更新日期：2014-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ramucirumab (RAM) with weekly paclitaxel (wPTX) is a standard second-line therapy for advanced or recurrent gastric cancer. Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-PTX), an albumin-bound form of PTX, was developed to improve the therapeutic index of taxane treatment. However, the ABSOLUTE trial showed the...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Hirata K,Hamamoto Y,Ando M,Imamura CK,Yoshimura K,Yamazaki K,Hironaka S,Muro K

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a type of neoplasm that is highly prevalent in East Asia and Africa with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), genetic, and dietary factors implicated as possible aetiologic factors. Previous studies suggested the association of certain cytokines with the invasion and metastatic propert...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Chew MM,Gan SY,Khoo AS,Tan EL

更新日期：2010-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently there are very few biomarkers to identify head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cancer patients at a greater risk of recurrence and shortened survival. This study aimed to investigate whether a marker of systemic inflammation, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), was predictive of clin...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Charles KA,Harris BD,Haddad CR,Clarke SJ,Guminski A,Stevens M,Dodds T,Gill AJ,Back M,Veivers D,Eade T

更新日期：2016-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study aims to evaluate long-term side-effects and outcomes and confirm prognostic factors after stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) of pulmonary lesions. This is the first work that combines the investigated data from patient charts and patient-reported outcome (PRO) up to 14 years after therap...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Kessel KA,Grosser RCE,Kraus KM,Hoffmann H,Oechsner M,Combs SE

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the presentation, help seeking behaviour for breast cancer in Singapore. Nor was there a study exploring the experience of patients in their breast cancer journey. METHODS:A qualitative interview study with thematic analysis, conducted with 36 patients. RESULTS:There is no clear patte...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Ng CWQ,Lim JNW,Liu J,Hartman M

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cationic antimicrobial peptides (CAPs) with antitumor activity constitute a promising group of novel anticancer agents. These peptides induce lysis of cancer cells through interactions with the plasma membrane. It is not known which cancer cell membrane components influence their susceptibility to CAPs. We h...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Fadnes B,Rekdal O,Uhlin-Hansen L

更新日期：2009-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 'common variant, common disease' model predicts that a significant component of hereditary breast cancer unexplained by pathogenic variants in moderate or high-penetrance genes is due to the cumulative effect of common risk variants in DNA (polygenic risk). Assessing a woman's breast cancer risk by testi...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Yanes T,Meiser B,Young MA,Kaur R,Mitchell G,Barlow-Stewart K,Roscioli T,Halliday J,James P

更新日期：2017-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data concerning incidence and prevalence of cancer in the different regions of Russia have traditionally not been provided on a basis that facilitated comparison with data from countries in western parts of Europe. The oncological hospital in Arkhangelsk, in co-operation with Universitetet i Tromsø (Norway),...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Vaktskjold A,Lebedintseva JA,Korotov DS,Tkatsjov AV,Podjakova TS,Lund E

更新日期：2005-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Associations between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and colorectal cancer have been reported previously but few studies have characterized PAH exposure using biological measurements. We evaluated colorectal cancer risk in relation to urinary concentration of 1-hydroxypyrene glucuronide (1-OHPG), a p...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Hofmann JN,Liao LM,Strickland PT,Shu XO,Yang G,Ji BT,Li HL,Rothman N,Kamangar F,Gao YT,Zheng W,Chow WH

更新日期：2013-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have combined sorafenib with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) to treat patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the results are disputable. Thus, we conducted this meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of the combination treatment in patients with advan...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Cai R,Song R,Pang P,Yan Y,Liao Y,Zhou C,Wang S,Zhou X,Wang H,Zhang H,Sun H,Ma H

更新日期：2017-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When individuals stop working due to cancer this represents a loss to society - the loss of productivity. The aim of this analysis was to estimate productivity losses associated with premature mortality from all adult cancers and from the 20 highest mortality adult cancers in Ireland in 2011, and project the...

journal_title：BMC cancer

authors： Pearce A,Bradley C,Hanly P,O'Neill C,Thomas AA,Molcho M,Sharp L

更新日期：2016-10-18 00:00:00