ILCA 2024 | Dr. Zilin Cui: Milan Criteria vs. Ontario Criteria—A UNOS Analysis

ILCA 2024 | Dr. Zilin Cui: Milan Criteria vs. Ontario Criteria—A UNOS Analysis

In clinical practice, several criteria are available for evaluating liver transplant candidates, such as the Milan Criteria, UCSF Criteria in the U.S., Ontario Criteria in Canada, and domestic standards like the Fudan Criteria and Hangzhou Criteria in China. Among these, the Milan Criteria are the most widely adopted. However, differences in survival outcomes based on these criteria suggest the need for refinement. At the recently held 2024 International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA) Conference, a study utilizing data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) compared survival rates between patients evaluated under the Milan Criteria and the Ontario Criteria. Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Zilin Cui from Tianjin First Central Hospital to introduce and review the study.
Dr. Arnaud Pigneux: Sharing the Innovative Achievements of AML Treatment by the French Innovative Leukemia Organization (FILO)

Dr. Arnaud Pigneux: Sharing the Innovative Achievements of AML Treatment by the French Innovative Leukemia Organization (FILO)

Recently, the 11th Sino-French Hematology Academic Conference successfully took place in Tianjin, China, attracting hundreds of top authorities and scholars in the field of hematology from both domestic and international circles. During the conference, "Hematology Frontier" specially invited Dr. Arnaud Pigneux from Haut-Leveque Hospital, University of Bordeaux, to discuss the innovative practice achievements of the French Innovative Leukemia Organization (FILO).
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Xiaobing Chen: New Strategies for Early Screening and Immunotherapy in Esophageal Cancer

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Xiaobing Chen: New Strategies for Early Screening and Immunotherapy in Esophageal Cancer

At the 2024 Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) Integration of Esophageal Cancer Academic Conference, Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Xiaobing Chen, Secondary Professor/Chief Physician at the Department of Internal Medicine at Henan Cancer Hospital and Chair of the CACA Esophageal Tumor Integrated Rehabilitation Committee, to provide an in-depth analysis of early signs of esophageal cancer, screening methods, and innovative strategies for clinical application of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Dr. Christian Chabannon: The Era of Personalized Immunotherapy from a European Perspective

Dr. Christian Chabannon: The Era of Personalized Immunotherapy from a European Perspective

Recently, the 11th Sino-French Hematology Academic Conference, organized by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, was successfully held in Tianjin, China, attracting hundreds of top experts and scholars in the field of hematology from both China and abroad. During the conference, "Hematology Frontier" specially invited Dr. Christian Chabannon from the Paoli-Calmettes Institute in Marseille, France, to discuss the strategies of personalized immunotherapy from a European perspective.
Dr. Frédéric Millot: Future Directions in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) in Children

Dr. Frédéric Millot: Future Directions in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) in Children

Recently, the 11th Sino-French Hematology Academic Conference, organized by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, was successfully held in Tianjin, attracting hundreds of top experts and scholars in the field of hematology from China and abroad. During the conference, Dr. Frédéric Millot from the University Hospital of Poitiers, France, was invited by "Hematology Frontier" to share the future directions in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in children.
Dr. Lanfang Li and Dr. Weiyun Zhuang Discuss Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome

Dr. Lanfang Li and Dr. Weiyun Zhuang Discuss Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome

The 5th Tianjin International Lymphoma Academic Conference, serving as an academic platform to foster international academic exchange and cooperation, has actively played its role as a bridge, facilitating in-depth exchange and collaboration in the field of international lymphoma. During the conference, "Hematology Frontier" specially invited Dr. Lanfang Li from the Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital and Dr. Weiyun Zhuang from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, to engage in a China-International dialogue, reviewing the latest treatment strategies for mycosis fungoides (MF) and Sézary syndrome (SS).
Dr. Lihua Qiu and Dr. Swaminathan Iyer Discuss the Latest Advances and Optimal Strategies for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Treatment

Dr. Lihua Qiu and Dr. Swaminathan Iyer Discuss the Latest Advances and Optimal Strategies for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Treatment

The 5th Tianjin International Lymphoma Academic Conference, serving as an academic platform to foster international academic exchange and cooperation, has actively played its role as a bridge, facilitating in-depth exchange and collaboration in the field of international lymphoma. During the conference, "Hematology Frontier" specially invited Dr. Lihua Qiu from Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital and Dr. Swaminathan Iyer from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to engage in a China-International dialogue, reviewing the latest therapeutic advances in peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) and the optimization direction of treatment strategies.
STTT | Breakthrough in Kidney Cancer by Academician Xu Zhang’s Team! Neoadjuvant Regimen of Toripalimab Combined with Axitinib Assists RCC Patients with Tumor Thrombus Downstaging

STTT | Breakthrough in Kidney Cancer by Academician Xu Zhang’s Team! Neoadjuvant Regimen of Toripalimab Combined with Axitinib Assists RCC Patients with Tumor Thrombus Downstaging

Radical nephrectomy combined with venous tumor thrombus resection is the preferred treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus (IVC-TT) and can significantly improve patient prognosis. Preoperative neoadjuvant therapy aimed at reducing tumor thrombus level and grade is of great importance in reducing perioperative risks. Recently, the NEOTAX study, led by Academician Xu Zhang, Professor Xin Ma, and Professor Liangyou Gu from the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, was presented at the ESMO Congress (1701P). The study demonstrated that the neoadjuvant regimen of toripalimab combined with axitinib reduced tumor thrombus levels in 96.0% of RCC patients with IVC-TT and achieved thrombus downstaging in 44% of patients, thereby simplifying the surgical process. The study results were published in the Nature sub-journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy (IF: 40.8). The combined treatment showed significant efficacy in reducing IVC-TT and improving surgical feasibility, offering a new direction for improving the prognosis of such patients. Below are the study details.