This content is machine translated Microbiome as a predictive biomarker The intestine oracle The complexity of the human intestinal flora is increasingly better understood. The gut even seems to have an impact on who responds to cancer immunotherapy and who doesn’t. …
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Groundbreaking research findings from Ticino The tumor likes “fat Future drugs could reduce fats in the cancer cell by inhibiting a specific, newly researched metabolic component. The tumor would be “starved out.” Results of a research group from Bellinzona.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Personalized therapy for lung tumors Has platinum-containing first-line therapy had its day? Personalized immunotherapy is on track to replace chemotherapy in first-line non-small cell lung cancer. However, this only works for every second patient. Chemo vs. immuno-oncology – who will win the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Advanced training course in clinical oncology in St. Gallen New therapies in HR-positive metastatic breast cancer. In HR-positive metastatic breast cancer, there are several new treatment options. The aim of the annual oncology conference in St. Gallen was to classify and evaluate these substances. What might…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Myelodysplastic syndromes WHO classification and use of “next-generation” sequencing With the aging of society, MDS diseases are also on the rise. However, developments in molecular diagnostics and new therapies will also change management for older patients. A multidisciplinary approach…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Screening cervical cancer Cytological screening, HPV test or both? Primary screening for cervical cancer has changed worldwide in recent years. New recommendations are also being developed in Switzerland. The most important prerequisite for success remains participation in the screening…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Lung cancer screening Definition of the appropriate target population of central importance Lung cancer screening carries certain risks such as unnecessary additional investigations or surgery in case of false-positive findings. Accordingly, it should be done in centers where all necessary disciplines work…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prostate Cancer Screening Thoughts on optimizing prostate cancer screening. PSA screening reduces prostate cancer-specific mortality. However, measures to optimize screening programs are indicated. The buzzword is “smarter screening.”
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 11th European Breast Cancer Conference in Barcelona Screening interval and lymphonodectomy in breast carcinoma. Does the presence of symptoms at the regular breast cancer screening appointment affect the likelihood of detecting breast cancer between two screening appointments? Is lymphonodectomy always necessary in women with…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Mystery mistletoe A controversial medicinal plant The main field of application of mistletoe is as a supplementary treatment in oncology. Here it is used today mainly to improve the quality of life.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated DKK in Berlin - Leukemia treatment Revolution through personalized therapy Knowledge of molecular markers in leukemias could help identify high-risk patients in the future. In addition, there is an opportunity to develop further targeted therapeutic approaches. Some already approved therapeutics…
