The journal «Practical oncology» / Т.18, №1 - 2017, The most important achievements in oncology in 2016
Basic science in oncology: year 2016 overview
Authors: E.N. Imyanitov
Abstract: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.
Keywords: oncology, mechanisms of metastatic spread, interesting findings for basic science in oncology, BRCA1/2-related cancers
