reviewCA A Cancer Journal for CliniciansApr 10, 2020DIAMOND OA

Soft‐tissue sarcoma in adults: An update on the current state of histiotype‐specific management in an era of personalized medicine

Emory University · Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare tumors that account for 1% of all adult malignancies, with over 100 different histologic subtypes occurring predominately in the trunk, extremity, and retroperitoneum. This low incidence is further complicated by their variable presentation, behavior, and long-term outcomes, which emphasize the importance of centralized care in specialized centers with a multidisciplinary team approach. In the last decade, there has been an effort to improve the quality of care for patients with STS based on anatomic site and histology, and multiple ongoing clinical trials are focusing on tailoring therapy to histologic subtype. This report summarizes the latest evidence guiding the…

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Soft tissue sarcoma
  • Soft tissue
  • Presentation (obstetrics)
  • Multidisciplinary team
  • Radiation therapy
  • Sarcoma
  • Multidisciplinary approach
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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