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The incidence of cutaneous melanoma is increasing, but the current prognostic parameters mainly based on histological data are insufficient to identify patients with high risk of recidive. In addition, current immunotherapies using PD-1 and/or CTLA-4 antibodies have long-lasting tumor control in a
Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, and arises from melanocytes within the choroid plexus of the eye. The development of metastasis is common and occurs in approximately 50% of patients with posterior UM within 15 years of initial diagnosis and treatment.
Background:
- The PI3K-AKT (protein kinase B) and RAF/MEK (methyl ethyl ketone)/ERK (extracellular-signal regulated kinase) pathways are two of the most frequently activated signaling pathways in cancer, including colorectal cancer (CRC). KRAS (Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog) mutations
Background:
Lung Cancer is the leading cause of death among both men and women. Of the approximately 172,000 patients that are diagnosed every year with non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the US, 55% present with advanced stage disease. The current treatment for advanced NSCLC is first line
BAY 43-9006 (Sorafenib) is a potent inhibitor of wild-type and mutant b-Raf and c-Raf kinase isoforms in vitro. In addition, this agent also inhibits p38, c-kit, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta (PDGFR-beta) affecting tumor