abstract：KEY POINTS:(1) Surgery is the standard primary treatment for early stage endometrial cancer, with local adjuvant therapies such as pelvic radiotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy most often used in patients with high risk of recurrence. (2) There are currently very few well designed studies evaluating local therapies in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Deeks E

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of febrile neutropenia has evolved significantly with the development of risk stratification and recognition of the efficacy of oral antibiotics in low-risk patients. There remains uncertainty concerning the need for hospitalization and role of early hospital discharge. We review recent...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Innes H,Marshall E

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on the current concepts relating to the use of radiation therapy in the care of surgical patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma. Radiation therapy for retroperitoneal sarcoma patients is complex because it requires decisions on not only the timing of administration, but also the tec...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Pawlik TM,Ahuja N,Herman JM

更新日期：2007-07-01 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:Current treatment modalities provide limited improvement in the natural course of lung cancer, and prognosis remains poor. Lung cancer is a malignancy with great molecular heterogeneity. The complexity of the signalling process leading to cancer cell proliferation and to the neoplastic phenotype suppo...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Cascone T,Gridelli C,Ciardiello F

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The accumulation of somatic mutations is the major driving force for tumorigenesis. These mutations uniquely differentiate tumor cells from their normal counterparts. Mutations within tumor cells and mutant DNA released by tumor cells into blood, lymph, stool, tissues and other bodily compartments can...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Diehl F,Diaz LA Jr

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:T-cell lymphomas (TCL) represent a particularly poor prognosis subgroup of lymphomas. The goal of this review is to provide emerging information on one agent demonstrating activity in these challenging diseases. Pralatrexate is a novel antifolate designed to have high affinity for the reduced folate c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： O'Connor OA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review focuses on the most recent advances in the diagnostic and prognostic work-up of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and its implications in the clinical management of the disease. RECENT FINDINGS:ALL can be identified on the basis of morphologic, cytochemical and immunophenotypic crit...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Vitale A,Guarini A,Chiaretti S,Foà R

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Human immunodeficiency virus infection is associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even with a decrease in AIDS-defining illnesses after the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, HIV-associated non-Hodgkin lymphoma remains an important problem. RECENT FINDINGS:Low CD4+ T-l...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Behler CM,Kaplan LD

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ovarian germ cell tumours are rare, but curable at all stages of disease. This review gives an outline of the main controversies regarding the management of this disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Pelvic malignancies are very rare during pregnancy, which should avoid the need for radical surgery or termination...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Patterson DM,Rustin GJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:More therapeutic options are needed for bone and soft tissue sarcomas, especially for patients with metastatic disease. Recent randomized clinical trials conducted in colon, breast and lung cancer have shown the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agent, bevacizumab, alone or in combination with c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Balasubramanian L,Evens AM

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:An overview of many of the preclinical and clinical developments in germ cell tumors over the past year is presented. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent epidemiologic studies show changes in the ethnic incidence of germ cell tumors; in particular, African-Americans have seen an increase. Additionally, risk facto...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bridges B,Hussain A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic graft-versus-host disease is an important cause of late morbidity and mortality after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. With the renewed interest in its pathophysiology and treatment, this review discusses recent clinical and laboratory advances in this disease. Advances in pathophysiology...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Cutler C,Antin JH

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Melanoma has proven resistant to most available chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Despite a range of different biochemical targets, most agents kill cancer cells by induction of apoptosis. RECENT FINDINGS:Investigation of this process has provided insights into the resistance mechanisms in cancer cells...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Hersey P

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Neoplasms of the endocrine pancreas, commonly referenced as pancreatic islet cell tumors, are rare, often well differentiated endocrine neoplasms, whose biology remains poorly characterized. This article reviews the current clinical management of pancreatic islet cell tumors and describes the molecula...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： House MG,Schulick RD

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The objective of the sentinel lymph node procedure in breast cancer is to perform an accurate axillary staging and provide good local control, while sparing the patients the morbidity of an axillary lymph node dissection. Since its routine clinical use, questions were raised concerning the implication...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Smeets A,Christiaens MR

更新日期：2005-11-01 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:Mantle cell lymphoma is an aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma characterized by the t(11;14) chromosomal translocation and overexpression of cyclin D1. Constituting approximately 5 to 8% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, it carries the poorest prognosis among non-Hodgkin's lymphoma subtypes. Standard and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Williams ME,Densmore JJ

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The treatment of HIV infection has been transformed by the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy. For patients who respond and can tolerate lifelong therapy, HIV infection may become a chronic disease requiring long-term ambulatory care follow-up. The current management of antiretrovira...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Kalkut G

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on the surgical management of soft tissue sarcomas of the hands and the feet. With recent advances in limb salvage surgery and radiotherapy delivery, local control of soft tissue sarcoma in the extremity has become optimized, and the associated functional results of this treatment ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ferguson PC

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent observations that describe changes in the likelihood of invasive fungal infections, shifts in types of fungal pathogens, and altered manifestations of fungal syndromes after hematopoietic cell transplantation and explore how changes in transplant practices are influencing these epidem...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Wingard JR

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The worldwide incidence of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers is increasing alarmingly. The development of new techniques such as dermoscopy leads to a consequent progress in skin cancers screening. The purpose of this review is to highlight recent advances in dermoscopy, reviewing primary research...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Massone C,Di Stefani A,Soyer HP

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Molecular genetic alterations characterize the development of human cancer. Recent advances in molecular genetic technology and the success of the human genome project have empowered investigators with new tools in dissecting the cancer genome for discovery of new cancer-associated genes. The purpose ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Shih IeM,Wang TL

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Overexpression of the Bcl-2 oncoprotein is noted in various malignant disorders. In patients with hematologic malignancies, increased production of the Bcl-2 oncoprotein is associated with chemotherapy resistance, aggressive clinical course, and poor survival. Bcl-2 is an important molecular target. D...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Chanan-Khan A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite significant improvements in the treatment of Burkitt lymphoma, outcomes of adults are generally inferior to those of children. This review summarizes the most recent developments in the management of Burkitt lymphoma and leukemia in adults. RECENT FINDINGS:Current regimens have largely been d...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Kasamon YL,Swinnen LJ

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Immunotherapy of HPV-induced premalignant anogenital lesions and cervical cancer has made impressive progress. HPV as causative agent is targeted by prophylactic and therapeutic vaccination strategies. Preclinical and clinical studies have shown induction of natural and/or vaccine-induced immune respo...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Schreckenberger C,Kaufmann AM

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Atypical lipomatous tumors/well-differentiated liposarcomas (ALT/WDLs) are one of the more frequent mesenchymal neoplasms and are characterized by specific chromosome aberrations: supernumerary chromosome or giant marker chromosome or both. Extra copies of known oncogenes such as MDM2, CDK4, SAS, HMGA...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Arrigoni G,Doglioni C

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to highlight the most important developments in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of prostate cancer reported in the past year that have been published in the medical literature. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent research has yielded important insights into the effects of l...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ryan CJ,Small EJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Early trials of high-dose therapy with autologous stem cell transplantation in mantle cell lymphoma were discouraging, with no clear survival advantage attributable to the procedure. Most early series were plagued by small numbers, retrospective designs, and short follow-up. Also, until recently, allo...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Jacobsen E,Freedman A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Melanoma is the third most common metastatic brain tumor in the United States and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The development of more effective therapies for melanoma brain metastases is a major unmet clinical need and is summarized in this review. RECENT FINDINGS:Management strategi...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Tarhini AA,Agarwala SS

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Knowledge of the pathophysiology of Kaposi sarcoma continues to expand and influence our therapeutic approaches. This review summarizes developments within the last 18 to 24 months. RECENT FINDINGS:Pieces of the puzzle as they relate to viral factors-both human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) and human immuno...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Noy A

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative brachytherapy results in a better local control rate than surgery alone for extremity soft tissue sarcoma. Brachytherapy enables the delivery of a high radiation dose to a limited volume of tissue, allows the reduction of radiation treatment time, enables direct visualization of the tumor bed and surroun...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ballo MT,Lee AK

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the widespread diffusion of stereotactic radiosurgical procedures, GKR treatments have gained considerable momentum as a major therapeutic option for patients harboring primary or metastatic brain tumors. Present results in high grade gliomas indicate a potential palliative role of this technique. The overall low...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gerosa M,Nicolato A,Foroni R

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper covers the outcome of previously conducted clinical trials on chemotherapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma and presents data from recent phase II and phase III trials. In contrast to conventional cytotoxic drugs, which have barely produced response rates exceeding 30%, recently introduced chemotherapeuti...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Tomek S,Manegold C

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial analysis of gene expression has been widely used to characterize gene expression patterns associated with tumor formation. These studies resulted in the identification of tumor-specific markers, transcriptional pathways, or therapeutic targets. In this review, recent applications and developments of serial anal...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Hermeking H

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonates inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption in metastatic bone disease. A wealth of preclinical data have begun to shed light on the complex mechanisms by which bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption and interfere with the formation and growth of bone metastases. Nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates in...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Green JR

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoma of the uterine corpus is the most common malignancy in the female pelvis. Surgical resection and staging are now the accepted approach to therapy, with excellent survival compared with other gynecologic malignancies. Several controversies exist, however, regarding optimal surgical management. Some of these c...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： McAlpine JN,Spirtos NM,Chen MD

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of lung cancer continues to rise. The need and demand for more effective treatment to improve survival and palliate symptoms increases at a great rate. The most recent evidence for the use of chemotherapy in the palliative setting is summarized in this review of the literature from the last few years. It...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Medley L,Cullen M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder cancer is a common and chemotherapy-responsive tumor, related to tobacco smoking, environmental arsenic exposure, industrial dye exposure, and parasitic schistosomiasis exposure. Both reduction of carcinogen exposure and chemoprevention, possibly with cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors, should reduce the incidence. T...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Patton SE,Hall MC,Ozen H

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00