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Tipos de Cancer / Cánceres de la Piel / Melanoma / Recursos de NCI
National Cancer Institute®
Ultima Vez Modificado: 1 de septiembre del 2002
1
UI - 11742953
AU - Makitie T; Kivela T
TI -
Cardiac metastasis from uveal melanoma.
SO - Chest 2001 Dec;120(6):2115
2
UI - 11753689
AU - Elizalde Montagut J
TI -
[Management of small choroidal melanocytic tumors]
SO - Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol 2001 Dec;76(12):693-4
3
UI - 10936157
AU - Rosario RT; DiMaio DJ; Lapham RL; Sweeney M; Smalling R; Barasch E
TI -
Metastatic ocular melanoma to the left ventricle inducing near-syncope
attacks in an 84-year-old woman.
SO - Chest 2000 Aug;118(2):551-3
AD - Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of
Texas Medical School, Houston 77030, USA.
Cardiac tumors may represent mechanical causes for syncope by limiting
left ventricular filling and/or by obstructing the left ventricular
outflow tract. Malignant melanoma is known to metastasize to the
myocardium or pericardium, but there are only a very limited number of
reports describing endocardial involvement by the tumor. We describe
herein an 84-year-old woman who presented with daily near-syncope
episodes, 9 years after treatment for a choroidal melanoma. The
echocardiography and the pathologic examination revealed a metastatic
melanoma. This is the first reported case of an ocular melanoma
metastasizing to the heart and presenting as a left ventricular
intracavitary pedunculated mass.
4
UI - 11942551
AU - Lafaut BA; Mietz H; Ortmann M; Bartz-Schmidt KU
TI -
Melanocytoma of the choroid: angiographic and histopathologic findings.
SO - Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 2002 Mar-Apr;33(2):158-62
AD - Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne, Germany.
A juxtapapillary choroidal melanocytoma that was clinically confused
with a choroidal melanoma is described. The clinical examination of a
40-year-old female patient included ultrasonography, fluorescein, and
indocyanine green angiography. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical
study of the enucleated eye resulted in the identification of a markedly
pigmented, 3.8 mm elevated choroidal melanocytic tumor observed nasally
to the disk. A-scan ultrasonography showed a high initial spike with a
low to medium internal reflectivity with decreasing amplitude. On
fluorescein angiography, the tumor was surrounded by a rim of retinal
pigment epithelium depigmentation with a well-defined comet-tail. The
lesion was hypofluorescent in the early phases of the indocyanine green
angiogram, but from the late venous phase appeared ill-defined
hyperfluorescence. Histopathologic study revealed a juxtapapillary
choroidal melanocytoma The pigmented tumor cells stained positive for
HMB45 and vimentin but negative for S100, GFAP, NSE, and MNF116. No
tumor cells stained positive for the proliferation marker Ki67. These
findings conclude that choroidal melanocytoma may mimick choroidal
melanoma. Abnormalities on fluorescein angiography may be a clinical
hint to suspect a pigmented tumor different from a choroidal melanoma.
5
UI - 12202501
AU - Edmunds SC; Kelsell DP; Hungerford JL; Cree IA
TI -
Mutational analysis of selected genes in the TGFbeta, Wnt, pRb, and p53
pathways in primary uveal melanoma.
SO - Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2002 Sep;43(9):2845-51
AD - Centre for Cutaneous Research, St Bartholomew's and the London School of
Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary College, University of London,
London, United Kingdom.
PURPOSE: It is known that the pRb pathway cell-cycle inhibitor
p16(INK4A) plays a significant role in cutaneous melanoma and that
alteration of p16(INK4A), which resides within the 9p21-22 locus that
also contains p15(INK4B) and p14(ARF), may occur in up to one third of
uveal melanomas. The absence of TGFbeta responsiveness noted in cultured
uveal melanoma cells also suggests that the TGFbeta pathway plays a role
in the formation of this tumor. Therefore, mutational screening was
performed in several key genes in tumor-suppressor pathways that are
known to be altered in some uveal melanomas. METHODS: Using denaturing
high-performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC) analysis and DNA
sequencing, a series of 67 uveal melanomas were screened for
inactivating mutations in the TGFbeta pathway members Smad4 and TGFbeta
receptor type 2 (TGFbetaR2), the downstream cell-cycle inhibitor
p15(INK4B), and the cell-cycle inhibitors p14(ARF) and p16(INK4A).
p16(INK4A) was also investigated for promoter hypermethylation.
Mutational analysis was also performed on the Wnt pathway gene
beta-catenin, known to be mutated in approximately one quarter of
cutaneous melanoma cell lines. RESULTS: Polymorphisms in p16(INK4A) were
detected in 3 of 50 samples, but no inactivating mutations were detected
in any of the genes screened. Promoter hypermethylation of p16(INK4A)
was detected in 5 of 55 tumors, and loss of heterozygosity of the
p16(INK4A) locus was detected in 5 of 16 tumors. CONCLUSIONS: Most
primary uveal melanomas do not appear to contain somatic mutations in
Smad4, TGFbetaR2, p14(ARF), p15(INK4B), p16(INK4A), or beta-catenin.
However, methylation of the p16(INK4A) promoter and loss of
heterozygosity of the p14(ARF)-p16(INK4A) locus occurs in some tumors.
6
UI - 12181879
AU - Borovanska J; Krasny J; Stribrna J; Pohlreich P; Kremen J; Sach J
TI -
[Detection of tumor circulating cells in patients with ocular melanoma]
SO - Cesk Slov Oftalmol 2002 Jul;58(4):238-46
AD - Ocni klinika FN Kralovske Vinohrady a 3. LF UK, Praha.
The authors investigated a group of 51 patients (29 men and 22 women)
with intraocular melanoma: 41 patients with melanoma of the chorioid, 10
patients with melanoma of the ciliary body. They evaluated the clinical
and pathological finding according to the TNM classification recommended
by UICC (International Union Against Cancer). In all investigated
patients they assessed circulating tumour cells (melanocytes) in the
peripheral blood stream based on the detection of mRNA tyrosinase and
marker MART 1. When evaluating the presence of markers according to the
diagnosis irrespective of time, they found in patients in the clinical
stage of T2 choroidal melanoma a 19% positivity of different markers and
very rare a concurrent positivity of both markers. Patients in the
clinical stage T3 had a 51% positivity of one marker and 34% concurrent
positivity of both markers. In melanoma of the ciliary body evidence of
individual markers was positive in 17% and only in 11% both markers were
positive concurrently. On comparison of therapeutic procedures from the
aspect of development in time in patients treated by brachytherapy only
rare positivity was found at the time of administration the radioactive
plaque, following an eight-month interval after brachytherapy the
positivity of markers increased to 28%. On evaluation of markers of
choroidal melanoma and ciliary body melanoma resolved by enucleation had
their positivity at the time of operation was 36%, and during check-ups
up to one year or longer it persisted at similar levels. Concurrent
presence of both markers before this operation was rare, during
postoperative check-up examinations it was within a range of 23 and 33%.
The presence of both markers was repeatedly proved in five patients with
chooidal melanoma after enucleation of the eye, in four of them in
direct correlation with a metastatic process.
7
UI - 12199429
AU - Monarrez-Espino J; Stang A; Bromen K; Merzenich H; Anastassiou G; Jockel
TI -
KH
Occupation as a risk factor for uveal melanoma in Germany.
SO - Scand J Work Environ Health 2002 Aug;28(4):270-7
AD - Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Medical
Faculty, University of Essen, Germany.
OBJECTIVE: This study explored occupational risks linked to uveal
melanoma. METHODS: The analysis pooled data from two case-referent
studies (hospital- and population-based) conducted in Germany between
1995 and 1998, with incident cases matched with several referents by
age, gender, and region of residence. The subjects were contacted
through personal or telephone interviews. Their exposure status was
based on their occupational history. Dichotomous coding for the main
task and categorization into different occupational classification
systems was performed. Altogether of 118 cases and 475 referents were
included. Adjusted odds ratios were calculated by conditional logistic
regression. RESULTS: Relevant occupations included food, beverage, and
tobacco processors [odds ratio (OR) 4.7, 95% confidence interval (95%
CI) 0.99-22.0] and miners (OR 2.3, 95% CI 0.92-5.99) among the men and
station, engine and heavy equipment operators and freight handlers (OR
2.5, 95% CI 0.94-6.58) and medical, dental, pharmaceutical and
veterinary workers (OR 2.1, 95% CI 0.71-6.02) among the women according
to the International Standard Classification of Occupations, whereas,
according to the European Industrial Classification, the relevant
occupations were the food industry (OR 3.4, 95% CI 1.08-10.5) and the
chemical and pharmaceutical industry (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.01-7.78) among
the men and machine production (OR 3.2, 95% CI 0.96-10.7) and health and
veterinary sector (OR 2.4, 95% CI 0.97-5.71) among the women.
CONCLUSIONS: These analyses support the potential role of occupational
exposure as a risk factor for uveal melanoma. The findings must be
interpreted carefully since the exposure was assessed indirectly.
8
UI - 12043284
AU - Bornfeld N
TI -
[Malignant melanoma of the uvea. Current status and prospects]
SO - Ophthalmologe 2002 May;99(5):325-6
9
UI - 12043285
AU - Anastassiou G; Tschentscher F; Zeschnigk M
TI -
[Prognostically relevant markers of malignant melanoma of the uvea]
SO - Ophthalmologe 2002 May;99(5):327-32
AD - Augenklinik, Universitatsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122
Essen. gerasimos.anastassion@uni-essen.de
In addition to classic risk factors such as tumor size, tumor location,
and histological cell type, a range of other potentially prognostic
parameters have been discovered in the past few years. Many of these
have only been described once so that they cannot be considered
established markers. A few, however, such as vascular patterns or
monosomy 3, were independently identified by several groups and now
constitute recognized prognostic markers. The association of these
factors with the disease course provides us with ever-new insights into
the biology of this tumor. In particular, with the aid of new
technologies such as microarray analysis, researchers around the globe
hope that new and exciting discoveries will be made that can also modify
therapy concepts.
10
UI - 12043286
AU - Bechrakis NE; Scheibenbogen C; Schmittel A; Servetopoulou F; Foerster
TI -
MH; Keilholz U
[Choroid melanoma. Adjuvant therapy in high risk patients and new
therapy approaches in the metastatic stage]
SO - Ophthalmologe 2002 May;99(5):333-7
AD - Augenklinik, Universitatsklinikum Benjamin Franklin, Freie Universitat
Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12200 Berlin.
nikolaos.bechrakis@medizin.fuberlin.de
The treatment modality of primary uveal melanoma has up to now had no
direct influence on the evolution of metastatic disease. Novel adjuvant
treatment modalities are being developed on the basis of identifying
significant prognostic factors for survival. The development of
vaccination protocols targeting specific melanoma and/or tumor antigens
has gained increasing importance and is currently being evaluated. Up to
date the median survival of patients with metastases of uveal melanoma
used to be approx. 5 months. In the last years median survival of
selected patients with metastatic disease could be increased to 14
months by intrahepatic fotemustin influsions. Novel systemic
chemotherapy protocols are currently being evaluated based on
chemosensitivity studies. Furthermore, immunotherapeutical modalities
are entering clinical evaluation as treatment for metastatic uveal
melanoma.
11
UI - 12043287
AU - Bornfeld N; Talies S; Anastassiou G; Schilling H; Schuler A; Horstmann
TI -
GA
[Endoscopic resection of malignant melanomas of the uvea after
preoperative stereotactic single dose convergence irradiation with the
Leksell gamma knife]
SO - Ophthalmologe 2002 May;99(5):338-44
AD - Universitatsklinikum Essen, Zentrum fur Augenheilkunde, Abteilung fur
Erkrankungen des hinteren Augenabschnitts, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122
Essen. bornfeld@uni-essen.de
In cases of large volume and highly prominent melanomas of the uvea, it
is rare for conventional methods of radiation therapy to enable salvage
of the globe or even residual functionality of the affected eye.
Complications due to the massive amount of accumulated necrotic tissue
often necessitate subsequent enucleation of the blinded eye.
Tumor-destroying, single-dose convergence irradiation (radiosurgery) of
such tumors applied shortly before endoresection can represent a
possible therapeutic alternative in these types of cases.
12
UI - 12022003
AU - Stoffelns BM; Kutzner J; Schopfer K; Frising M
TI -
[Prospective nonrandomised analysis of "Sandwich Therapy" for malignant
melanoma of the choroid]
SO - Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 2002 Apr;219(4):211-5
AD - Augenklinik des Universitatsklinikums Mainz, Germany.
stoffelns@augen.klinik.uni-mainz.de
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effectiveness of transpupillary
thermotherapy (TTT) as an adjunct to ruthenium brachytherapy for
treatment of choroidal melanoma with reduced radioactive dose. PATIENTS
AND METHODS: In a prospective nonrandomised analysis 15 eyes with
primary malignant melanoma of the choroid (posterior to the equator,
thickness = 4.5 and base = 12 mm) were treated with TTT (diode laser
at 810 nm, spot size 2 - 3 mm, energy 0.3 - 0.9 watt, exposure time 21 -
45 minutes) in conjunction with an attenuated ruthenium plaque
(radioactive dose to the tumour apex 100 Gy). Follow-up was at least 12
months. RESULTS: The mean tumour thickness before therapy was 3.2 mm
(1.2 - 4.5 mm), the mean tumour regression 3 months postoperatively 2.1
mm (0.5 - 4.5 mm). 12 months postoperatively all tumours were regressed
through a completely flattened chorioretinal scar. In 5 eyes visual
acuity improved. The main reason for visual decrease in 7 eyes was
subfoveal tumour location in 4 eyes, development of macular oedema in 2
eyes and epiretinal gliosis in one eye. Neither occlusion of retinal
vessels nor radiation retinopathy/optic neuropathy were observed.
Despite complete tumour regression clinically and
fluoresceinangiographically, ICG-angiography revealed persistence of
choriocapillary vessels especially at the posterior margin of the
treatment zone in all eyes. No tumour regrowth or metastatic disease
were recorded. CONCLUSIONS: Our 12-month results of TTT complementary to
ruthenium brachytherapy with an attenuated tumour apex dose of 100 Gy
for posterior choroidal melanoma with thickness = 4.5 mm are
comparable to findings after TTT alone, especially in regard to
regression course, low rate of sideeffects and visual results. ICG
angiography might be a useful tool to monitor an eventual tumour
regrowth in the choriocapillary layer. For evaluation of sideeffects of
brachytherapy a postradiation follow-up of at least 2 - 5 years is
mandatory.
13
UI - 12022004
AU - Stoffelns BM; Kutzner J; Jochem T
TI -
[Retrospective analysis of ruthenium-106 brachytherapy for small and
medium-sized malignant melanoma of the posterior choroid]
SO - Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 2002 Apr;219(4):216-20
AD - Augenklinik des Universitatsklinikums Mainz, Germany.
stoffelns@augen.klinik.uni-mainz.de
BACKGROUND: Transpupillary thermotherapy is a new and most promising
treatment modality for up to medium-sized choroidal melanoma at the
posterior pole. We analysed the results of conventional ruthenium-106
brachytherapy in these special tumour subgroup. PATIENTS AND METHODS:
Results of ruthenium-106 brachytherapy (radioactive dose to the tumour
apex 150 Gy) in a series of 52 eyes with primary malignant choroidal
melanoma (posterior to the equator, thickness = 4.5 mm, base diameter
= 12 mm) were evaluated retrospectively. Mean tumour thickness was 3.2
mm. The posterior tumour margin was in 20 eyes = 2 optic disc diameter
away from the macula and in 10 eyes = 2 optic disc diameter away from
the optic disc. Follow-up was 3 - 9 years (median 5.6 years). RESULTS:
Tumour control was achieved in 48 eyes (92 %): completely flattened scar
in 71 %, residual prominence = 2 mm in 16 %, no apparent response (but
high reflectivity in ultrasonographic examination) in 5 %. 4 eyes were
removed because of tumour regrowth (3 x) or secondary glaucoma (1 x).
Visual outcome mainly depends on tumour location in respect of fovea and
the optic nerve. Because 40 % of the eyes developed radiation
maculopathy and 20 % radiation optic neuropathy 25 eyes (48 %) reached a
final visual acuity = 0.2. 40 eyes (77 %) revealed a visual loss of at
least 2 lines. Two patients died of liver metastases. CONCLUSION: In
posterior choroidal melanoma ruthenium-brachytherapy achieved an
excellent rate of tumour control, but functional results were
disappointing because of late radiation sideeffects. Transpupillary
thermotherapy as an adjunct to ruthenium plaque radiotherapy may be able
to reduce the radioactive dose.
14
UI - 12098005
AU - Vrba M; Cihalova V; Juraskova V
TI -
Variability of chromosomes in the VUP permanent cell line derived from
uveal malignant melanoma.
SO - Neoplasma 2002;49(3):184-8
AD - Research Institute of Child Health, Brno, 662 62 Czech Republic.
A permanent cell line [VUP] derived 31 years ago from human malignant
melanoma of the choroid has been characterized by genetically firmly
anchored heteronuclearity. The most significant chromosomal changes of
this cell line are: high instability of the chromosome No. 13 with the
rise of new chromosomes formed by translocations, homologous stability
of chromosomes 6, 15, and X. Structural changes were not revealed in
chromosomes 15 and 22. The variability of chromosomes was studied both
by classical conventional methods as well as with GTG banding and DNA
hybridization in situ (FISH). Structural diversity was demonstrated in a
number of morphologically congruent chromosomes. For example, X
chromosome classified morphologically as chromosome No. 10 was
determined by means of FISH technique, as a centric fragment Xq with
translocated acentric fragment of other chromosomes. Furthermore, mar-t,
previously considered to be q arm of chromosome No. 4, is formed by a
centric fragment of chromosome No. 13 and an acentric fragment of
chromosome No. 1.
15
UI - 11912837
AU - De Potter P; Levecq L
TI -
[Transpupillary thermotherapy in the treatment of choroid melanoma]
SO - J Fr Ophtalmol 2001 Nov;24(9):937-43
AD - Unite d'Oncologie Oculaire, Service d'Ophtalmologie, Cliniques
Universitaires St-Luc Avenue Hippocrate, 10, 1200 Bruxelles.
depotter@ofta.ucl.ac.be
PURPOSE: To report the results of primary transpupillary thermotherapy
(TTT) for selected posterior pole choroidal melanomas. MATERIAL AND
METHODS: Prospective non randomized study including 34 patients with
choroidal melanoma treated with TTT using near-infrared radiation (810
nm) delivered from the diode laser. All treated tumors had either
documented growth or clinical risk factors for future growth and/or
metastasis. The treatment was delivered using a specially modified
infrared diode laser through a slit lamp adaptor. A contact lens was
placed on the cornea to view the fundus and focus the laser beam.
Treatment was initiated using a 60-second exposure and a low energy
level at 300 mW with a 3.0 mm beam width. The energy was raised stepwise
by 50 to 100 mW until the surface of the tumor develop a light grayish
discoloration. The TTT sessions were delivered at 3-month intervals.
RESULTS: Among these 34 patients with choroidal melanoma, 29 patients
presented with primary choroidal melanoma. Five tumors (15%) were late
recurrences after conservative treatment. The mean initial tumor basal
diameter was 7.2 mm and tumor thickness was 2.9 mm. Seventeen tumors
(50%) touched the optic disc and 10 (29%) were under the fovea. After a
mean of three treatment sessions and 20 months of follow-up, the mean
tumor thickness gradually decreased to 2.3 mm at month 3 and 2.0 mm at
month 6 after the initial TTT. The percent reduction of tumor thickness
was 20% at month 3 and 29% at month 6. The mean final thickness was 1.7
mm. Treatment was successful in 33 patients (97%). Tumor regrowth was
documented in one patient (3%) and required plaque radiotherapy. After
treatment, visual acuity was the same or better than the pretreatment
visual acuity in 21 eyes (62%) and worse in 13 eyes (38%). Intraocular
complications included retinal traction in 12 eyes (34%) and vascular
occlusion in 3 eyes (9%). CONCLUSION: This series confirms the efficacy
of transpupillary thermotherapy in the management of selected posterior
pole choroidal melanomas. Longer follow-up is still required to assess
late local recurrence and the impact on metastatic disease.
16
UI - 11958893
AU - Jones R; Gore E; Mieler W; Murray K; Gillin M; Albano K; Erickson B
TI -
Posttreatment visual acuity in patients treated with episcleral plaque
therapy for choroidal melanomas: dose and dose rate effects.
SO - Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2002 Mar 15;52(4):989-95
AD - Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, USA. drrjones@hotmail.com
PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between the long-term visual
function and the dose and dose rates delivered to critical ocular
structures in patients with choroidal melanoma treated with 125I
episcleral plaque radiotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 1987 to
1994, 63 patients underwent 125I episcleral plaque (Collaborative Ocular
Melanoma Study [COMS] design) application for the treatment of choroidal
melanoma. The mean tumor height was 4.5 mm (range 1.7-8.3). Doses and
dose rates at the tumor apex, macula, and optic disc were calculated.
Forty-three records were scored to assess whether a decrease in visual
acuity of >2 lines on a standard Snellen eye chart had occurred. Patient
age and the presence of hypertension or diabetes were noted. Statistical
analysis was performed to assess both the rate at which visual decline
had occurred and the presence of significant factors that had
contributed to this decline. RESULTS: With a median follow-up of 36
months, the 3-year actuarial survival rate was 93.6%. The 3-year
actuarial local control rate was 86.9%. The median time to visual loss
after therapy was 18.7 months. The 3-year actuarial rate of visual
preservation was 40.5%. Multivariate analysis demonstrated higher macula
dose rates (p = 0.003) to forecast visual decline. Macula dose rates of
111 +/- 11.1 cGy/h were associated with a 50% risk of significant visual
loss. CONCLUSION: Patients in our series treated with 125I plaque
brachytherapy for choroidal melanoma experienced favorable tumor
control, but with a measurable incidence of visual decline. Higher dose
rates to the macula correlated strongly with poorer posttreatment visual
outcome. This information may be valuable in selecting the optimal dose
rates to treat choroidal melanomas and to predict the risk of visual
decline.
17
UI - 12209995
AU - Vajdic CM; Kricker A; Giblin M; McKenzie J; Aitken J; Giles GG;
TI -
Armstrong BK
Sun exposure predicts risk of ocular melanoma in Australia.
SO - Int J Cancer 2002 Sep 10;101(2):175-82
AD - Cancer Research and Registers Division, New South Wales Cancer Council,
Sydney, Australia.
Previous studies examining sun exposure and ocular melanoma have
produced inconsistent results. We investigated this association in a
population-based case-control study in Australia. Cases (n = 290) aged
(n = 893) were randomly selected from the electoral rolls and
frequency-matched to cases by age, sex and state. A self-administered
questionnaire and a telephone interview measured sun exposure on
weekdays and weekends at 10, 20, 30 and 40 years of age and over the
whole of life for specific jobs and recreations. Multivariate logistic
regression models of ocular melanoma and sun exposure contained age,
sex, region of birth, eye color and measures of ocular and cutaneous sun
sensitivity as covariates. Choroid and ciliary body melanoma (n = 246)
was positively associated with time outdoors on weekdays and, less
persuasively, total time outdoors but not ambient solar irradiance. Odds
ratios increased with increasing exposure to OR 1.8 (95% confidence
interval 1.1-2.8) for the highest quarter of sun exposure on weekdays up
to 40 years of age for men and women together. The strongest positive
associations were for total exposure up to 40 years of age, lifetime
occupational exposure and total exposure at about 20 years of age in
men; all had odds ratios between 2 and 3 in the highest exposure
categories. There was inconclusive evidence for an association between
sun exposure and iris (n = 25) or conjunctival (n = 19) melanomas. Sun
exposure is an independent risk factor for choroidal and ciliary body
melanoma in Australia. Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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Mitomycin (Mutamycin®, Mitomycin-C)
Morphine Sulfate (Given by IV)
Morphine Sulfate (MS Contin®, Avinza®, Kadian®, Oramorph SR®)
MS Contin®, Avinza®, Kadian®, Oramorph SR®
Mutamycin®, Mitomycin-C, given into the bladder
Nitrogen mustard (mechlorethamine, mustine, Mustargen®)
Bendamustine Hydrochloride (Treanda®)
Bexarotene (Targretin®), Oral Formulation
Bexarotene Gel (Targretin® Gel Formulation)
Etoposide (Toposar®, VePesid®, Etopophos®,VP-16)
Thioguanine (6-TG, Thioguanine Tabloid®)
Toposar®, VePesid®, Etopophos®,VP-16
Trelstar LA® and Trelstar Depot®
Tretinoin (Vesanoid®, All-Trans-Retinoic Acid, ATRA)
Triptorelin (Trelstar LA® and Trelstar Depot®)

