Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide, and non-adherence to adjuvant hormonotherapy can negatively impact cancer recurrence and relapse. Non-adherence is associated with side effects of hormonotherapy. Pharmacological strategies to mitigate the side effects include coadministration of antidepressants, however patients remain non-adherent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGlioblastoma is one of the most common and aggressive forms of brain tumor, a rare disease for which there is a great need for innovative therapies. ONC201, a new drug substance, has been used in a compassionate treatment program where the choice of dosage form and regimen have yet to be justified. The prior knowledge needed to anticipate ONC201 stability problems has recently been partially addressed, by (i) showing that ONC201 is sensitive to light and oxidation and (ii) identifying the molecular structures of the main degradation products formed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of oral pediatric forms by pharmaceutical companies is still insufficient. In fact, many drugs used in paediatric oncology, such as temozolomide, are not labeled and adapted for paediatric use. Temozolomide (TMZ) is an alkylating agent used as the standard of care for many adult and pediatric brain tumours, such as neuroblastoma, glioblastoma and medulloblastoma.
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