Search Results - "COCQUYT, V"
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Third consensus on medical treatment of metastatic breast cancer
Published in Annals of oncology (01-11-2009)“…Background: Treatment options for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) include a rapidly expanding repertoire of medical, surgical and supportive care…”
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Imaging requirements for personalized medicine: the oncologists point of view
Published in Current pharmaceutical design (2014)“…While conventional chemotherapy regimens aim to be cytotoxic against proliferating cells, molecular targeted therapies are directed at specific…”
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An economic evaluation of Herceptin® in adjuvant setting: the Breast Cancer International Research Group 006 trial
Published in Annals of oncology (01-03-2006)“…Background: Herceptin® (trastuzumab) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that is being tested in the adjuvant setting. Cost implications of using trastuzumab,…”
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Reproducibility of FDG PET based metabolic tumor volume measurements and of their FDG distribution within
Published in The quarterly journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging (01-12-2015)“…The aim of this study was to report on the reproducibility of F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET MTV (metabolic tumor volume) 40% and MTV2.5, as well as on the…”
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216 Risk for metastases and implications for systemic treatment
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Prognostic value of serial blood S100B determinations in stage IIB–III melanoma patients: A corollary study to EORTC trial 18952
Published in European journal of cancer (1990) (01-02-2011)“…Abstract S100B is a prognostic factor for melanoma as elevated levels correlate with disease progression and poor outcome. We determined its prognostic value…”
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Incorporating PARP-inhibitors into clinical routine: A tailored treatment strategy to tackle ovarian cancer
Published in Acta clinica belgica (English ed. Online) (01-02-2017)“…DNA repair mechanisms play a key role in oncogenesis and cancer progression in women with BRCA mutation-positive (BRCAm) ovarian cancer (OC). The BRCA1/2 and…”
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Second consensus on medical treatment of metastatic breast cancer
Published in Annals of oncology (01-02-2007)“…The present consensus manuscript defines evidence-based recommendations for state-of-the-art treatment of metastatic breast cancer depending on…”
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A JAK3/STAT3 passenger activation in a lapatinib-acquired resistance model of HER2-amplified breast cancer
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PARP INHIBITORS IN ONCOLOGY: A NEW SYNTHETIC LETHAL APPROACH TO CANCER THERAPY
Published in Acta clinica belgica (English ed. Online) (01-01-2011)“…Damage to DNA has emerged as a major culprit in cancer. Mammalian cells are continuously exposed to DNA damage, caused by exogenous toxins as well as…”
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CA 15.3 measurements for separating FDG PET/CT positive from negative findings in breast carcinoma recurrence. Factors influencing the area under the ROC curve
Published in Nuclear medicine (06-08-2014)“…In breast cancer CA 15.3 is considered the tumour marker of choice. CA 15.3 is directly related to the disease extent and to hormone status (estrogen receptor…”
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Comparison of L-758,298, a prodrug for the selective neurokinin-1 antagonist, L-754,030, with ondansetron for the prevention of cisplatin-induced emesis
Published in European journal of cancer (1990) (01-05-2001)“…Substance P is localised in brainstem regions associated with emesis. Based on studies in the ferret, it was postulated that a neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor…”
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Mutation analysis of P73 and TP53 in Merkel cell carcinoma
Published in British journal of cancer (01-02-2000)“…The p73 gene has been mapped to 1p36.33, a region which is frequently deleted in a wide variety of neoplasms including tumours of neuroectodermal origin. The…”
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TRASTUZUMAB TREATMENT OF EARLY STAGE BREAST CANCER IS COST-EFFECTIVE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE BELGIAN HEALTH CARE AUTHORITIES
Published in Acta clinica belgica (English ed. Online) (01-04-2009)“…Trastuzumab (Herceptin ® , Roche) is a recombinant, humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the neu-HER2 protein, since May 2002 reimbursed in Belgium…”
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HER-2/neu as a predictive marker in a population of advanced breast cancer patients randomly treated either with single-agent doxorubicin or single-agent docetaxel
Published in Breast cancer research and treatment (01-08-2004)“…To evaluate the predictive value of HER-2 in a population of advanced breast cancer patients randomly treated either with single-agent doxorubicin (A) or with…”
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A 41-year-old man with breast cancer and dyspnoea: an exceptional complication in an uncommon disease
Published in Acta clinica belgica (English ed. Online) (01-09-2010)“…A case of advanced breast cancer in a young male, who developed progressive dyspnoea a few months after treatment with chemotherapy is described. The clinical…”
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Long-term medical costs of postmenopausal breast cancer therapy
Published in Annals of oncology (01-07-2003)“…Background: Since the incidence of breast cancer is growing, prevention programs can be expected to have a large economic impact on the health care system…”
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Preceding Sentinel Node Biopsy in Early Breast Cancer: Does it Affect the Number of Axillary Lymph Nodes ?
Published in Acta chirurgica belgica (01-11-2008)“…In the staging of early breast cancer a positive sentinel node biopsy is followed by axillary dissection in order to assess the number of metastasised lymph…”
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CARDIAC TOXICITY OF TRASTUZUMAB: EXPERIENCE AT THE GHENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, BELGIUM
Published in Acta clinica belgica (English ed. Online) (01-09-2010)“…Introduction Trastuzumab (TRAS) is a humanised monoclonal antibody that is targeted against the HER2 growth factor receptor. Over-expression of the receptor…”
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The Role of Oncoplastic Surgery in Breast Cancer
Published in Acta chirurgica belgica (01-11-2008)“…The authors discuss the objectives of oncoplastic surgery in breast cancer management. Indications and advantages are summarised. Some surgical techniques are…”
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