Article Commentary: Cancer Immunotherapy for the General Surgeon. Issue 4 (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fromer, Marc W.; Scoggins, Charles R.
• Is Part Of: American surgeon. Volume 86:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 284
• Page End: 292
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- United States -- Periodicals; 617.0973
• DOI: 10.1177/000313482008600423
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-1348

Abstract

Progress in the arena of cancer immunotherapy has been immense in recent years. The fact remains that most of the cancer resections in the United States are performed by general surgeons and not oncologic specialists. A busy practice in general surgery will invariably make it difficult to keep pace with such rapid advancement. This review offers a concise summary of the major concepts and trials that have driven the immunotherapy revolution and their implications for surgeons who deliver cancer care.