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Results from a Phase 1 Study of Sodium Selenite in Combination with Palliative Radiation Therapy in Patients with Metastatic Cancer. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
In preclinical studies, selenite had single agent activity and radiosensitized tumors in vivo. Here we report results from a Phase 1 trial in 15 patients with metastatic cancer treated with selenite (5.5 to 49.5 mg) orally as a single dose 2 hours before
Buyyounouski, Mark K   +9 more
core  

High efficacy and low toxicity of weekly docetaxel given as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Background: Docetaxel is one of the most effective antitumor agents currently available for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer (MBC). This phase II multicenter study prospectively analyzed the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel given on a weekly ...
Ajani JA   +26 more
core   +1 more source

Central nervous system involvement in cardiac amyloidosis: Redefining the heart‐brain axis

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Clinical Investigation, EarlyView.
Central nervous system involvement in cardiac amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a systemic disease that can directly affect the central nervous system. Furthermore, the amyloid cardiomyopathy can indirectly affect the central nervous system by inducing systemic hypoperfusion and increasing the risk of acute ischaemic stroke.
Domenico Mario Giamundo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emerging Techniques in Minimally Invasive Surgery in Hematologic Malignancies

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hematologic malignancies represent the most common cancers in children. While the mainstays of treatment are chemotherapy and potentially hematopoietic stem cell transplant, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has a role in the diagnosis and management of complications related both to disease and therapy as well as common pediatric surgical ...
Alejandro Chara   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cytokine biomarkers and their relationship to symptoms and quality of life in people with HIV‐associated Kaposi sarcoma

open access: yesHIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Quality of life (QOL) is an essential component of care in people with HIV‐associated Kaposi sarcoma (HIV‐KS). Kaposi sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV) promotes cytokine expression and a dysfunctional inflammatory environment, contributing to KS pathogenesis and progression.
Fahmida Shaik   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevention of acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: the role of palonosetron

open access: yesCancer Management and Research, 2009
Emilio Bajetta, Sara Pusceddu, Valentina Guadalupi, Monika Ducceschi, Luigi CelioMedical Oncology Unit 2, Fondazione IRCCS “Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori”, Milan, ItalyAbstract: Prevention of nausea and vomiting is the main goal of ...
Emilio Bajetta   +3 more
doaj  

Amyloidosis for the Gastroenterologist: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Manifestations

open access: yesJournal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Amyloidosis is a rare, multisystem disorder characterized by extracellular deposition of misfolded protein fibrils. Gastrointestinal (GI) amyloidosis is uncommon but under‐recognized due to nonspecific symptoms, but early diagnosis is critical to improve quality of life and prognosis.
Myo Jin Tang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic and Modifiable Risk Factors Contributing to Cisplatin-Induced Toxicities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Effective administration of traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy is often limited by off-target toxicities. This clinical dilemma is epitomized by cisplatin, a platinating agent that has potent antineoplastic activity due to its affinity for DNA and other ...
Dinh, Paul C. Jr.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Controversies in NEN: An ENETS position statement on nutritional support in neuroendocrine neoplasms

open access: yesJournal of Neuroendocrinology, EarlyView.
Abstract Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) themselves and also their treatment may cause malnutrition, inducing changes in physiological behaviour and eventually leading to increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Malnutrition is a common, under‐recognised and under‐treated condition in patients with NEN, and there are limited data available on the ...
Simona Grozinsky‐Glasberg   +53 more
wiley   +1 more source

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