European Journal of Cancer's Biennial report on soft tissue and visceral sarcomas or the rapid evolution of treatment concepts in sarcomas

Eur J Cancer. 2017 Jan:70:83-86. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2016.07.028. Epub 2016 Nov 24.

Abstract

Soft tissue and visceral sarcoma gather a large group of rare to very rare cancers and locally aggressive connective tissue tumours. Novel concepts on histological and molecular classification, optimal management of patients, systemic adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment have been emerging in the last 5 years. In the present publication, we review and summarise significant changes which impact on disease management in this group of rare cancers.

Keywords: Adjuvant; Expert centres; Molecular classification; Neoadjuvant; Network; Sarcoma; Surgery; Targeted therapies.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy / methods
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Sarcoma* / diagnosis
  • Sarcoma* / therapy
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Viscera

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents