Artigos

Search for articles

BJO Oncology - Placeholder

Analysis on complete pathological response and estimated survival among breast cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy in a private institution in the state of Rio de Janeiro

ABSTRACT Objective: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women, both in developed and in developing countries. Indications for neoadjuvant treatment have been expanded so that pathological responses can be evaluated. Diversified therapeutic approaches may thus be indicated in accordance with each residual disease profile. This was a real-life study,...
BJO Oncology - Placeholder

Distal pancreatectomy with celiac axis resection for locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma: case report

ABSTRACT Long-term survival of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma after surgery is still rare. One of the main reasons for unresectability is the tumor invasion of the main vessels, such as the celiac axis, common hepatic artery and superior mesenteric artery. The optimal management of these patients is controversial. Despite the challenges...