Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research

Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017

  • PD1/PDL-1 Inhibitors: Emerging Hope for Bladder Cancer

    Samina Qamar, Uzair Bashir Chaudhary

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 71-80
    Received: Jul. 18, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 11, 2017
    Published: Sep. 04, 2017
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    Abstract: Advanced bladder cancer (BC) has a poor prognosis with historically limited therapeutic options. Immunotherapy has emerged as a viable option for patients with advanced bladder cancer in the second line setting. Immune check point inhibitors have shown promising results in management of this disease. In this review we will discuss the recently evol... Show More
  • Parametric Modeling of Survival Times Among Breast Cancer Patients in a Teaching Hospital, Osogbo

    Phillip Oluwatobi Awodutire, Oladapo Adedayo Kolawole, Oluwatosin Ruth Ilori

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 81-85
    Received: Oct. 31, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 21, 2016
    Published: Sep. 13, 2017
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    Abstract: In Nigeria, Breast Cancer is the most common malignancy among women. Unfortunately, many breast cancer patients present for treatment late. Using a parametric survival model to predict the survival times of patients and contribution of the prognostic factors, the study focused on the 1-year survival of breast cancer patients from the day of present... Show More