Biology and Therapeutic Advances for Pediatric Osteosarcoma

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to: Discuss etiologic and biologic factors in osteosarcoma. Select the appropriate diagnostic work-up for patients with newly diagnosed osteosarcoma. Select appropriate multidisciplinary treatment for patients with newly diagnosed osteosarcoma. Discuss various surgical approaches to the management of newly diagnosed osteosarcoma. Access and take the CME test online and receive 1 hour of AMA PRA category 1 credit at CME.TheOncologist.com Osteosarcoma is the most common malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. Survival for these patients was poor with the use of surgery and/or radiotherapy. The introduction of multi-agent…