Publications by authors named "Harshani Green"
Article Synopsis
- Research shows that intensified systemic therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) has improved patient outcomes, focusing on local control of metastases through various ablative therapies.* -
- A systematic review identified 18 studies on metastasis-directed therapies, predominantly stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), which showed a local control rate of 84.4% at 12 months and a median overall survival of 22.7 months for patients.* -
- While SBRT demonstrated excellent local control with manageable toxicity, only a few studies on thermal ablation therapies were found, indicating a need for more comprehensive research in this area.*
Beyond the Knife: The Evolving Nonsurgical Management of Oligometastatic Colorectal Cancer.
Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book
May 2018
Article Synopsis
- The treatment of liver-limited oligometastatic disease aims for a potentially curative outcome, especially in cases that were previously deemed unresectable due to advancements in chemotherapy and biologics.
- Interventional techniques like portal vein embolization and innovative liver-directed ablative therapies, alongside advanced radiotherapy options, offer new potential for converting unresectable tumors into resectable ones.
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential for integrating these various treatment modalities to improve patient outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer.