Current Oncology, Volume 32, Issue 9

Guidelines on fertility preservation (FP) have been developed to help young women preserve their fertility, which may have been impaired due to cancer. Nevertheless, the correct management of oncological patients of childbearing age remains controver...

Background/Objectives: Metastatic prostate cancer is among the therapy-resistant human neoplasms. PC-3 is a commonly used experimental cell line that does not express androgen receptors. We compared the cytotoxicity of esculetin with that of vinblast...

Measles exposures have historically been rare since the introduction of routine vaccination programs, resulting in a lack of attention from cancer patients, hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) recipients, patients receiving cellular therapy (CT)...

Objective: This multicentre study investigates unmet supportive care needs (SCNs) among cancer survivors in Spain and analyses sociodemographic and cancer-related risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used with 1862 cancer survivors age...

Olaparib, a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor approved for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with BRCA mutations, has significant clinical benefits. However, evidence suggests an increased risk of venous thr...

General practitioners play a crucial role in the early detection and prevention of cutaneous melanoma. However, structured training on skin cancer diagnosis and management is often lacking. This narrative review aims to map the current educational in...

The purpose was to determine the ability of 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT) scans performed within 24 h of percutaneous image-guided ablation of primary and metastatic malignancies to pr...

The survival rate of patients with advanced laryngeal cancer has not substantially improved over time. RNA sequencing analysis identified Keratin-1 (KRT1) as a gene potentially associated with cancer recurrence. This study investigated the associatio...

In this review, we define “malnutrition” according to the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria (phenotypic and etiologic components) and “cachexia” as a multifactorial syndrome characterized by progress...

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Standard systemic treatment has not been established for refractory meningioma. This retrospective study aimed to identify prognostic factors for overall survival and document outcomes of systemic therapies. We reviewed patients with meningioma follo...

Background: Significant changes in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) drug treatment and improved access to abdominal imaging have recently been implemented. The impact of these changes on patient characteristics and prognosis remains to be quantified. Metho...

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Background: Despite the high prevalence of malignant pericardial effusions (MPEs), the differences in mortality between those undergoing pericardiocentesis for MPE versus non-malignancy pericardial effusions (NMPEs) are not well characterized. To add...

(1) Background: Somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2), a G protein-coupled receptor, is overexpressed in multiple malignancies, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). While SSTR2 has traditionally been viewed as an inhibitory receptor involved in suppre...

The literature provides evidence of the negative impact of depression on mortality among cancer patients. Depression is also a common comorbidity in pancreatic cancer (PC). The objective of this systematic review was to provide a state-of-the-art ove...

Purpose: This study aims to determine whether body composition parameters affect progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with hormone receptor positive and HER-2 negative metastatic breast cancer treated with ribociclib as first-line therapy. Mat...

Childhood cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and combined modalities, pose significant risks to auditory function due to their ototoxic effects. Cisplatin, a chemotherapeutic agent commonly used in pediatric oncology, cause...

Background: Sleep problems are frequently observed in breast cancer patients. However, the relationship between sleep quality and overall quality of life (QoL) and the specificity of different sleep-related questionnaires have not yet been adequately...

Introduction: Increasingly, identification of BRAF mutation in colorectal cancer is used to guide management and predict cancer behaviour. There is, however, still significant diversity within this cohort of patients, both in terms of clinical phenot...

We report a rare case of pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) in a patient with metastatic neurotrophic tropomyosin receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion-positive transverse colon cancer who exhibited a marked radiologic and biochemical response...

Having opportunities to readily access bereavement support for people affected by the death of a loved one is central to any comprehensive approach to cancer care. Hope & Cope, a community-based cancer support organization in Montreal, Quebec, Ca...

Adult granulosa cell tumors (AGCT) are rare ovarian neoplasms with typically indolent behavior but potential for late recurrence. This study aimed to evaluate long-term outcomes and identify clinicopathological predictors of disease-free survival (DF...

Background: Hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2− negative metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is the most common subtype of advanced breast cancer. Resistance to endocrine therapy often develops, particularly after CDK4/6 inhibitors. Everolimus, a...

A cancer diagnosis disrupts the social networks of adolescents and young adults (AYAs), impacting their overall health and wellbeing. This cross-sectional study examined the social network integration (SNI; size and frequency of contact) of AYAs with...

Cancer during adolescence and young adulthood (AYA; 18–39 years) can disrupt age-related milestones and impair social functioning. Many AYA patients report unmet social support needs and relationship changes, leading to isolation. This mixed-me...

Primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (PRMC) is an uncommon malignant neoplasm with few reported cases, particularly among male patients. Currently, only nine documented cases have been reported worldwide, including the present case. Th...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) display efficacy in non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) with brain metastases (BMs) and studies suggest potential synergy with cranial radiation (CR). However, population-based evaluations of optimal time between...

Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is a late-stage manifestation of abdominopelvic malignancies with poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Unique biochemical mechanisms within the peritoneal cavity play a key role in disease progression and resis...

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence and cancer-specific patterns of kidney stones among U.S. cancer survivors compared to non-cancer adults. Methods: This was a serial cross-sectional, descriptive epidemiologic analysis of a US nationally representat...

Neuroendocrine tumors of unknown primary (CUP-NET) present a diagnostic challenge when conventional imaging fails to localize the primary tumor. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of concurrent [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC and [¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT ima...

Background: Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the most common type of blood cancer among black individuals. CAR-T therapy is crucial, but often inaccessible to many black patients and those from underserved communities. The University of Kansas Health System...

Introduction: The number of older adults living with frailty undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery is increasing. To address the unique needs of the population, a whole pathway perioperative geriatrics strategy—PRIME—was developed to...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, with liver metastasis being one of its primary metastatic patterns and a significant cause of death. For most patients with unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastasis, a compreh...

Half of all Canadians will develop cancer at some point in their lifetimes. These rates have increased substantially over the last decade alongside increasing effectiveness and complexity of treatment options. Therefore, the need for patients to rece...

Barriers to cancer care, including transportation and Internet insecurity, are of special concern in low-resource communities. A patient-centered, telehealth-based, barrier-focused lay navigator program may mitigate such barriers. We share insights f...

The focus of treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has shifted significantly from local therapy to systemic drug therapy. Recently, the efficacy of drug therapy for HCC has made rapid progress. We have transitioned from eras of sorafenib monoth...

Background: This study was aimed to comprehensively investigate the clinical and molecular characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of young patients with lung cancer in the new era of cancer treatment. Methods: Clinical data from patients aged 18 t...

TP53 genetic alterations represent a critical molecular feature in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), with well-established associations with aggressive disease behavior and therapeutic resistance. However, significant controversy persists regard...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer. At the time of diagnosis, many HCC patients are not candidates for surgical resection and are considered for other locoregional therapies, including transarterial radioembolizati...

Background: This study explores post-traumatic growth (PTG) among parents of childhood cancer survivors (CCSs), a group often underrepresented in research. Method: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design integrating Bayesian Multilevel Latent Clas...

Early palliative care improves quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses, but access is often inequitable. The goal of this study was to assess disparities in early specialist palliative care (SPC) consultation among newly diagnosed s...

Cancer care has become increasingly complex, expensive, and inaccessible, with patients often exposed to increased treatment-related harms for marginal benefits. Pragmatic clinical trials offer a solution by conducting real-world studies that evaluat...

The reasons why patients cannot proceed with HCT, including cases where no suitable donor is identified, remain poorly described. We reviewed all referrals for allogeneic HCT to our programme between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2023. Of 880 patien...

Background: Breast cancer is frequently diagnosed in older women. However, the impact of surgery on survival is not well studied and prognosis for women ≥ 80 years of age is progressively depending on comorbidities. Methods: Medical records of con...

Historically, colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs) have been considered a contraindication for liver transplantation (LT), primarily due to limited organ availability and concerns about oncologic efficacy. However, emerging evidence indicates that hig...

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare malignancy with a distinct epidemiological pattern and is most often associated with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). EBV plays a critical role in NPC pathogenesis, with viral proteins driving oncogenesis by al...

Background: The incidence of early-onset gastric cancer (EOGC) has been steadily increasing in recent years. However, the efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) in this population remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the clinicopathologic...

As cancer care becomes increasingly complex and multidisciplinary, the role of surgical oncology continues to evolve at the forefront of innovation [...]