Hon Lyn Tan, Matilda Lee, Balamurugan A Vellayappan, Wee Thong Neo, Wei Peng Yong
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Abstract
Purpose of review: Colorectal cancer liver metastasis is a major clinical problem, and surgical resection is the only potentially curative treatment. We seek to discuss various liver-directed therapy modalities and explore their roles in the evolving realm of treatment strategies for metastatic colorectal cancer.
Recent findings: Clinical outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases have improved as more patients undergo potentially curative resection and as the armamentarium of systemic treatment and liver-directed therapies continues to expand. Liver-directed therapies have been developed as adjuncts to improve resectability, employed in the adjuvant setting to potentially reduce local recurrence rates, and utilized in the palliative setting with the aim to improve overall survival.
Summary: Ongoing research is expected to validate the role of these evolving therapeutic options, and determine how best to sequence and when to apply these therapies.
期刊介绍:
This journal aims to review the most important, recently published clinical findings related to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of colorectal cancer. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care of those with the disease. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as current and emerging therapeutic approaches and the molecular basis of disease. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.