Nuclear medicine diagnostics, therapy and theranostics in the context of modern oncology

Abstract. Nuclear medicine deals with imaging, therapy and theranostics using radioactive elements bound to targeted carrier molecules, ...

Current methods in molecular pathology

Abstract. Macroscopy and microscopy were the cornerstones of tumor analysis in pathology for many years. Recently, we have witnessed an enormous increase in knowledge of genetic and ...

Molecularly-targeted anticancer treatments – a short appraisal

Abstract. Molecularly-targeted or personalized systemic treatment has substantially transformed modern oncology, and has improved the prognosis of many tumor ...

Immunotherapies – Overview, mode of action and clinical implications

Abstract. The introduction of immunotherapies has led to major advances in the treatment of cancer patients. The mainstays of immunotherapies in clinical ...

Immunotherapy – immune-related adverse events and their management

Abstract. Checkpoint-Inhibition has become an important part of modern oncological treatment strategies for many patients with cancer. The development of ...

Principles of modern oncologic surgery

Abstract. A substantial proportion of patients seeking surgery suffer from malignant tumors, leading to big challenges for surgeons. The diversity of oncological disease patterns has ...

Modern Treatment Concepts in Radiation Oncology

Abstract. Radiotherapy is a widely used form of therapy that is used in half of all cancer patients. Advances in understanding the fundamentals of tumor and radiation biology, ...

Standardized distress screening programs do not replace discussing distress and psychosocial care needs with patients

Abstract. Recommendations regarding the communication with the patient on the basis of the distress ...