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Patient-derived Orthotopic Xenograft Models for Human Urothelial Cell Carcinoma and Colorectal Cancer Tumor Growth and Spontaneous Metastasis
Published on: May 12, 2019
[Uro-oncological research from the laboratory and clinical practice]
D Engeler1, B Ludewig, H-P Schmid
1Klinik für Urologie, Kantonsspital, Rorschacher Strasse 95, CH-9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland. daniel.engeler@kssg.ch
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|June 4, 2008
Summary
This study explores dendritic cell immunotherapy for hormone-refractory prostate cancer and reviews clinical findings for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. These uro-oncological projects offer insights into advanced cancer treatments.
Area of Science:
- Uro-oncology
- Immunotherapy
- Cancer Research
Context:
- Presents current uro-oncological research from the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen.
- Focuses on two significant areas: hormone-refractory prostate cancer and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Purpose:
- To share recent advancements and findings in uro-oncological treatments.
- To highlight the potential of dendritic cell-based immunotherapy for prostate cancer.
- To review clinical and laboratory results for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Summary:
- The report details ongoing projects in uro-oncology.
- Investigates dendritic cell immunotherapy as a treatment for hormone-refractory prostate cancer.
- Summarizes recent clinical and laboratory outcomes for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Impact:
- Contributes to the understanding of novel uro-oncological therapies.
- Provides valuable data for clinicians and researchers in urology and oncology.
- Advances the development of treatments for advanced prostate and bladder cancers.
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