Colorectal cancer (CRC) often presents with peritoneal metastases, which have a poor outcome. This means that cancer cells have spread from the colon, appendix, or rectum to the peritoneum (a sheath that covers the abdominal organs). This article argues the pros and cons of a combined treatment for patients with peritoneal metastases from CRC. This...
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In a nutshell The present study evaluated the effects of systemic chemotherapy and cytoreductive surgery (CRS) on survival in patients with aggressive types of cancer of the appendix (poorly differentiated and signet ring cell adenocarcinoma). The main findings were that systemic chemotherapy appears to be a viable treatment option for these types of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article reviewed the possible complications that can occur after radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Some background Radiation therapy (RT) is usually given as part of prostate cancer management. RT improves the prognosis of prostate cancer by limiting the rate of recurrence (return of cancer). In early stages, RT can even...
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The aim of this article was to describe some of the most interesting developments concerning new therapies for advanced prostate cancer. During the last years new experimental therapeutic agents for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer have been developed. These are based on the recent discoveries on prostate cell function, resistance to...
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