This content is machine translated Tumor breakthrough pain Quick help for a troublesome side effect Hardly any patients report it, but many suffer from it: Tumor breakthrough pain. The sudden attacks of pain are a psychological and physical burden for those affected, which severely restricts…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Multiple Myeloma Problems and opportunities in therapy highlighted in more detail One of the most important decisions that must be made at the beginning of a symptomatic myeloma is the appropriate therapy. While not yet curable, a number of good options…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Cannabinoids in cancer: new ASCO guideline Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published new guidelines for the use of cannabinoids in adults with cancer. Studies have shown that preparations containing cannabinoids can effectively alleviate…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Pancreatic Cancer Resection outcome and pCR rate improved Chemotherapy (CT) is the standard treatment for non-resectable, locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The CONKO-007 study investigated the role of sequential CT and chemoradiotherapy (CRT). The first results have now been…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Breast Cancer Latest findings around breast cancer research International experts have been meeting annually since 1977 to share current information on breast cancer research. The goal is to balance clinical, translational, and basic research and to provide a…
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 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 3 min This content is machine translated Ovarian cancer and the immune system The choice of chemotherapy is crucial Chemotherapy-induced changes in the immune system can be used therapeutically in the era of immuno-oncology. Accurate characterization of immunologic effects of different agents, in addition to better risk management, will…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Visceral Surgery Update - Part 1 Upper gastrointestinal tract and COVID-19 complications. Approximately 60 per 1000 population undergo abdominal surgery annually. The majority of patients are initially evaluated and triaged in the primary care physician’s office. Visceral surgery is also constantly evolving,…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Antiemesis Effectively counteract chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting As one of the most important treatment options for malignant diseases, chemotherapy remains the focus of many therapeutic regimens. However, cisplatin-based treatment in particular is considered highly emetogenic. Nausea and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medicinal products containing cannabis Miracle cure or marketing hype? Globally, there is a trend toward increased use of preparations containing cannabis. Indications include pain problems or spasticity in the context of neurological diseases. Adverse effects are strongly dose-dependent.
