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We are delighted to present the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Oncology & Haematology. This issue underscores the evolving landscape of cancer therapeutics, showcasing advances across a wide range of malignancies, from haematologic diseases to solid tumours, through novel mechanisms, ...
Head and neck cancer (HNC), with over 946,000 new cases and 482,000 deaths in 2022, is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related deaths globally.1 Specifically, in the USA, the number of estimated new cases in 2024 was 74,000.2 Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (...
Dr Soo Park reflects on the profound impact of mentorship, emphasizing patience and the importance of finding one’s voice. She finds fulfillment in combining science and compassion to support her patients and draws ongoing inspiration from their milestones, viewing her work in oncology as both a privilege and a source of purpose.
Liquid biopsy: Initial concepts and application in solid tumours The US National Cancer Institute defines liquid biopsy (LB) as ‘a test done on a sample of blood to look for cancer cells from a tumour that are circulating in the ...
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a heterogeneous haematologic cancer associated with clonal expansion of myeloid blasts in the bloodstream, bone marrow and other tissues. AML is associated with blasts expressing various complex molecular and cytogenetic alterations, which play an important ...
"I draw inspiration from the resilience of our patients, whose courage in the face of adversity reminds me of the purpose behind the work we do" Dr Jemma Arakelyan’s (The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong) journey into ...
Q&A with Dr Benjamin Weinberg: Understanding rare GI cancers (small bowel, appendix and anal cancer)
Rare gastrointestinal (GI) cancers present unique challenges in diagnosis, treatment and research. Dr. Benjamin Weinberg discusses three of the rarest GI cancers: small bowel, appendix and anal cancer.
“The patient always comes first – that lesson guides every decision I make” Dr Ari Rosenberg (University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA) specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer, salivary gland cancer and thyroid cancer. His particular ...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd77dEeZfrc[/embed] As the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the disease, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) continues to break boundaries in colorectal cancer care. Its Project Cure CRC research initiative ...
Despite being considered a rare type of malignancy, constituting only 3% of all gastrointestinal cancers, the incidence of biliary tract cancers (BTCs) has been increasing worldwide in recent years, with about 20,000 new cases annually only in the USA.1–3 These cancers arise ...
“By engaging in research early, young oncologists can contribute to scientific discovery” Q1. What inspired you to pursue a career in oncology? Initially, as a gastroenterologist, I experienced many benign diseases and endoscopic procedures, but oncology was what interested me ...
"While groundbreaking treatments are transformative, patients often remember the kindness and humanity of their oncologist more than the medicine they receive" Introducing our Future Leaders series, in this interview Dr Rodrigo Munhoz (Oncology Center – Hospital Sírio-Libanês in Sã...
"A mentor once told me to always stay true to my values – advice that has guided me throughout my career" Dr Eric Lander (Director of Research at Minnesota Oncology – Minneapolis, MN, USA) shares his journey and insights into the ...
Professor Geerard Beets, President of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), is a distinguished leader in surgical oncology and colorectal cancer research. With an impressive career spanning roles at Maastricht University Medical Centre and The Netherlands Cancer Institute, ...
It is with great pleasure that we present the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Oncology & Haematology. This issue highlights the remarkable progress and innovation shaping the fields of oncology and haematology, featuring articles that delve into both emerging therapies ...
Highlights Immunotherapy, especially combinatory immunotherapy, has shown promise with prolonged survival for patients with advanced mesothelioma in the first-line setting (see the sections on ‘Systemic treatment and immunotherapy debut’ and ‘Randomized immunotherapy trials of mesothelioma’). Histology-based therapy is important to ...
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