This content is machine translated Advanced stage malignant melanoma Targeted therapy with BRAF/MEK inhibitors – an update. Patients with non-resectable metastatic melanoma with BRAFV600 mutation should first be evaluated for eligibility for immunotherapy. In addition to checkpoint inhibition, however, targeted therapy with BRAF-MEK inhibitors is now an…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Harm Reduction – an alternative to quitting smoking?! It is undisputed that a complete stop to smoking is the best option for health. But not every smoker succeeds in giving up the cigarette. In recent years, therefore, the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Brain tumors Glioblastomas and their spreading strategies. Glioblastomas are a particularly aggressive form of brain tumor. To this day, they are incurable. But there is progress. Especially with regard to their dispersal strategies, new insights could be…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Primary cutaneous lymphoma – Useful information for dermatologists Primary cutaneous lymphomas are a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative T-cell or B-cell neoplasms. Skin lymphomas are among the rare forms of skin cancer. Clinical inspection has an important role in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Blood cancer and co. Translational research and innovative treatment approaches At the transnational annual meeting of the German, Austrian and Swiss Societies for Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO), the latest data from basic, applied and translational research as well as…
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Fatigue in oncology patients An unwelcome companion of many entities Fatigue occurs in almost all oncology patients during the course of the disease. Despite sufficient sleep, sufferers are tired and exhausted – a grueling experience. Since the complaints can still… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Multidisciplinary cancer research Prevention, early detection and effective therapy in the focus of oncology The ESMO Congress is the largest European cross-indication cancer congress and this year again presented the latest advances in the therapy of malignant diseases. The central mission is to improve…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Metastatic germ cell tumors of the male First-line and salvage therapy – an overview Germ cell tumors are rare overall, but at the same time are the most common tumors in young men. Management differs depending on the stage and prognosis group. Adequate, stage-appropriate… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Radiation protection Annual report of the Radiation Protection Division published The Radiation Protection Division publishes an annual report on each of its activities in the areas of radiation protection, environmental radioactivity, and dosimetry. The principle of a graded approach to…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Listeria monocytogenes Infectious agent offers protection against liver cancer Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. To date, treatment options for two liver cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), have been inadequate, while new…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Multiple Myeloma New therapeutic option for heavily pretreated refractory multiple myeloma A first and so far only BCMA-targeted antibody-drug conjugate has been approved in Switzerland since June 2022 for the treatment of multiple myeloma in heavily pretreated adult patients who experienced…
