Basic science in oncology: year 2016 overview

Authors: E.N. Imyanitov

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.31917/1801085

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This review summarizes the most interesting findings for basic science in oncology made within the year 2016. New mechanisms of metastatic spread are discussed. There are unexpected data regarding contribution of gene translocations in cancer pathogenesis. Progress in the studies of BRCA1/2-related cancers is presented. Novel findings in immunooncology are reviewed.

pathomorphology
diagnostics
surgery
radiation therapy
drug treatment
major achievements