The lancet oncology
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The lancet oncology · Feb 2017
Multicenter StudySafety and activity of pembrolizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (KEYNOTE-012): a non-randomised, open-label, phase 1b study.
PD-1 and its ligands are expressed in urothelial cancer, and findings have shown that inhibition of the PD-1 pathway has clinical benefit. We aimed to assess the safety and activity of an anti-PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. ⋯ Merck & Co., Inc.
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The lancet oncology · Feb 2017
ReviewPrevention of radiotherapy-induced neurocognitive dysfunction in survivors of paediatric brain tumours: the potential role of modern imaging and radiotherapy techniques.
Neurocognitive dysfunction is the leading cause of reduced quality of life in long-term survivors of paediatric brain tumours. Radiotherapy is one of the main contributors to neurocognitive sequelae. Current approaches for prevention and reduction of neurocognitive dysfunction include avoidance of radiotherapy in young children and reduction of the radiotherapy dose and volume of brain irradiated. ⋯ Radiotherapy techniques for photon therapy have also evolved, with widespread use of techniques such as image-guided radiotherapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy, helical tomotherapy, and adaptive radiotherapy. The number of proton beam and heavy ion therapy facilities is increasing worldwide and there is great enthusiasm for clinical use of advanced MRI-guided radiotherapy systems. Here, we review the potential role of modern imaging and innovative radiotherapy techniques in minimisation of neurocognitive sequelae in children with brain tumours, and discuss various strategies to integrate these advances to drive further research.
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Histiocytoses are disorders characterised by inflammation and the accumulation of cells derived from the monocyte and macrophage lineages, which results in tissue damage. Although they are often considered rare disorders with protean clinical manifestations, considerable advances in the understanding of their genetics have led to increased clinical recognition of these conditions, and fuelled further insights into their pathogenesis. ⋯ With the discovery of recurrent mutations affecting the mitogen-activated protein kinase and mTOR-AKT pathways in some of these histiocytoses, our understanding of these diseases has now evolved from the concept of a primary inflammatory condition to that of a clonal neoplastic disease. This understanding has led to the development of effective mechanism-based therapeutic strategies for patients with histiocytic diseases.