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Local Therapies for Metastatic Sarcoma: Why, When, and How?
Nadia Hindi1,2, Nadia Laack3, Kelvin Hong4
1Medical Oncology Department, Fundación Jimenez Díaz University Hospital and Hospital General de Villalba, Madrid, Spain.
Summary
Advanced sarcoma care is shifting towards personalized, multidisciplinary strategies. Local therapies, including radiation and surgery, are improving survival for metastatic sarcoma patients when combined with systemic treatments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Sarcoma treatment has evolved from a generalized approach to personalized, multidisciplinary care.
- Local therapies, such as radiotherapy, surgery, and interventional radiology, have advanced significantly.
- These advancements have improved survival rates for patients with advanced sarcoma.
Conclusions:
- Local treatments are integral to the management of advanced and metastatic sarcoma.
- Integration with systemic therapies optimizes the efficacy of local interventions.
- A refined, multidisciplinary strategy is essential for improving survival in advanced sarcoma patients.
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