Does antisense-mediated hTERT inhibition specifically reduce the growth of human bladder cancer cells?
Specific hTERT inhibition causes remarkable short- and long-term effects on the growth of BCa cells and represents a promising new treatment option of solid tumors. We propose that this alternative treatment could be applied in terms of an instillation therapy.
A multidisciplinary panel identified attention to the psychosocial sequelea of breast cancer as a vital aspect of follow-up. Patients and their partners are preoccupied with a fear of recurrence. This may manifest in a variety of guises including mental health problems. These can be addressed in primary care especially with the support of counsellors, with teamwork and agreed protocols for referral back to specialists when indicated.