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An immunosuppressed person is one whose immune function is impaired by underlying disease and/or immunosuppressive medications, resulting in reduced immunosurveillance against malignant cells and increased vulnerability to opportunistic infections. Longstanding immunosuppression has been linked to increased risk for cutaneous (...
Welcome to the latest issue of touchREVIEWS in Oncology & Haematology. We are honoured to present a series of compelling articles that reflect cutting-edge developments and diverse perspectives in this ever-evolving field. This issue includes a series of editorials and ...
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, poorly differentiated and highly aggressive neuroendocrine cutaneous cancer with a high propensity to grow rapidly and metastasize early. Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is now estimated to be the causative factor in up to 80% ...
The antitumor activity of immune checkpoint inhibotors in various solid and haematologic malignancies has substantially increased immunotherapy implications for cancer. Once only a niche treatment for selected cancers (renal cancer and melanoma), now cancer immunotherapy has become an important option ...
Radiotherapy, however, has many advantages in this setting, including the preservation of anatomy and avoidance of surgery, which is particularly useful in elderly patients who may be unsuitable for general anaesthetic or those on anticoagulants. The spectrum of cancers treated ...
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