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[Present chemoprevention and future vision].
Isabel Filges1, Khalil Zaman, Olivier Michielin
1Fondation du centre pluridisciplinaire d'oncologie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. Isabel.Filges@hospvd.ch
Revue Medicale Suisse
|July 5, 2005
Summary
Cancer chemoprevention uses agents to prevent cancer progression. Clinical trials show it
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Preventive Medicine
Context:
- Cancer chemoprevention is a promising strategy for high-risk individuals.
- It involves using natural or synthetic agents to halt cancer development.
Purpose:
- To review the molecular mechanisms of cancer chemoprevention.
- To discuss clinical trial outcomes and challenges.
- To highlight future research directions.
Summary:
- Chemoprevention agents can reverse, suppress, or prevent carcinogenic progression.
- Successful clinical trials in high-risk populations validate this approach.
- This review covers mechanisms, trial results, and clinical applications.
Impact:
- Provides insights into effective cancer prevention strategies.
- Informs clinical practice and future research in oncology.
- Highlights the potential of chemoprevention in reducing cancer incidence and mortality.