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View article: Metabolic Reprogramming in Cancer: Implications for Immunosuppressive Microenvironment
Metabolic Reprogramming in Cancer: Implications for Immunosuppressive Microenvironment Open
Cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease characterised by uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation. One hallmark of cancer cells is their ability to undergo metabolic reprogramming, which allows them to sustain their rapid growth an…
View article: Evaluating Biomarker Dynamics in Breast Cancer Post-Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
Evaluating Biomarker Dynamics in Breast Cancer Post-Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study Open
Background: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is integral to breast cancer management, yet its influence on biomarkers, notably androgen receptor (AR), remains underexplored. This study examines post-NACT alterations in receptor status, incl…
View article: Tumor‐associated macrophages: A sentinel of innate immune system in tumor microenvironment gone haywire
Tumor‐associated macrophages: A sentinel of innate immune system in tumor microenvironment gone haywire Open
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a critical determinant in the initiation, progression, and treatment outcomes of various cancers. Comprising of cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAF), immune cells, blood vessels, and signaling molecules, …
View article: Role of intraluminal brachytherapy in palliation of biliary obstruction in cholangiocarcinoma: A brief review
Role of intraluminal brachytherapy in palliation of biliary obstruction in cholangiocarcinoma: A brief review Open
Surgery is the only curative treatment for cholangiocarcinoma. However, most patients present with advanced disease, and hence are unresectable. Thus, the intent of treatment shifts from curative to palliative in the majority of cases. Bil…
View article: Tele-oncology in cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic-expanding role in the developing world
Tele-oncology in cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic-expanding role in the developing world Open
COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the entire health care system to a great extent and led to the development and utilization of alternative approaches.Tele-oncology holds great potential to deliver cancer care.With the use of tele-oncology,…
View article: Solitary fibular metastasis from nonsmall cell lung carcinoma
Solitary fibular metastasis from nonsmall cell lung carcinoma Open
Solitary bone metastasis to fibula in patients of lung carcinoma is a rare entity, with only four cases reported in literature. We, hereby, present a case of a 50 year-old-male who was given three cycles of chemotherapy for lung carcinoma …
View article: Pure primary squamous cell carcinoma of breast: A rare entity
Pure primary squamous cell carcinoma of breast: A rare entity Open
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the breast is very rare malignancy, and only few cases have been reported in the literature. Also, it is aggressive in nature, and the standard treatment is still debated. We share our experience of a case …