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Moving Forward with New Data and Approaches: A Fresh Look at Anthracyclines in Breast Cancer: Summary of a workshop held in September 2010

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Edited by Dino Amadori, Matti Aapro

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Editorial Board PDF (30 KB)		ii
Introduction Preview Abstract Abstract + References PDF (253 KB) Abstract: Since their introduction in the 1960s, anthracyclines such as doxorubicin have attained a central place in the management of a number of solid tumours and haematological malignancies. Anthra...	Dino Amadori	1-4
Anthracyclines in the adjuvant treatment of breast cancer: state of the art Preview Abstract Abstract + References PDF (411 KB) Abstract: Anthracycline-based regimens form a cornerstone of the adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment of breast cancer. Extensive data from clinical trials with long-term follow-up have shown that such ...	Monica N. Fornier	5-10
Anthracyclines in the management of metastatic breast cancer: state of the art Preview Abstract Abstract + References PDF (273 KB) Abstract: Metastatic breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease and hence it is desirable to have a variety of treatment options to meet different treatment aims in individual patients. Anthracyclines a...	Alessandra Gennari, Mauro D'Amico	11-15
Predictive molecular markers of anthracycline effectiveness in early breast cancer Preview Abstract Abstract + References PDF (342 KB) Abstract: The past decade has seen extensive research into potential markers of responsiveness to anthracycline therapy in breast cancer patients; however, such markers have remained elusive. The stat...	Angelo Di Leo, Erica Moretti, Catherine Oakman, Laura Biganzoli, Libero Santarpia et al.	16-21
New treatment strategies in the management of breast cancer Preview Abstract Abstract + References PDF (419 KB) Abstract: Growing understanding of the molecular characteristics of breast cancer is raising the possibility of ultimately delivering therapies that are tailored to the tumour biology of the individua...	Edith A. Perez	22-29
SIOG (International Society of Geriatric Oncology) and anthracycline use in the elderly Preview Abstract Abstract + References PDF (506 KB) Abstract: The management of cancer in elderly patients is a complex area that requires specialist expertise. Historically, elderly patients have been under-represented in clinical trials, though this ...	Matti Aapro	30-35
Case histories: breast cancer Abstract + References PDF (192 KB)	Alessandra Gennari, Elisabetta Pietri, Dino Amadori	36-42

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