Principles and practice of the biologic therapy of cancer (third edition)
2002
Review of Biologic Therapy in Cancer
Sample size: 6000
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Oliver RTD
Primary Institution: St Bartholomew's Hospital
Conclusion
The book highlights the potential of biotherapy in cancer treatment, suggesting it may be more significant than currently recognized.
Supporting Evidence
- More than 6000 patients were involved in cytokine trials with varying response rates.
- Recent trials with mini-allographs achieved 40% responses in cell therapy.
- Reports indicate a 71% improvement in patients treated with TNF for ascites.
Takeaway
This book talks about how special treatments for cancer, called biotherapy, might help more people than doctors think.
Limitations
The book lacks recent studies on the combination of radiation and biotherapy.
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