More needs to be done in renal cancer
Up to 90% of patients will die from metastatic disease and the search for biomarkers lags behind other tumour types, says ESMO Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 winner Prof. Bernard Escudier
Enhanced patient participation in trials may help make cancer research more heterogeneous
In the Patient Advocacy Track, the importance and challenges around placing the patient at the centre of clinical trials
Cancer Research
Colorectal cancer: guided by the gut?
Recent evidence suggests a role of the microbiome in cancer pathogenesis and as a potential therapeutic target, but it is still early days
Lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab delays the time to deterioration of quality of life
In advanced pre-treated endometrial cancer, patient-reported outcomes support efficacy benefits of the combination therapy
What is the state of play for molecular profiling in gynaecological malignancies?
Two studies investigate the value of molecular profiling in the management of ovarian and endometrial cancers
How to improve cervical cancer screening in low- or middle-income countries?
Data presented at the ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2022 confirm the vital role of national screening programmes and highlight the importance of local access
Recent advances fuelled by translational research reflect a greater focus on patients’ quality of life
The advent of PARP inhibitors, an increased use of laparoscopy for patient selection and a more prominent role of PROs have been facilitated by international collaborations
Is molecular profiling for gynaecological cancers worth the cost?
In this era of precision medicine, affordable profiling is essential
Managing ovarian cancer in the PARP inhibitor era
The role of PARP inhibitors features in a number of sessions at the ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2022
Can academic oncology compete with the career prospects offered by the pharma industry?
Moving back and forth across academic and corporate positions has become increasingly common for oncologists in search of new opportunities