Sarcoma Information Center
Sarcomas are a varied group of cancers arising from fibrous tissue, adipose tissue (fat cells), skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, blood vessels, lymph vessels, nervous tissue, mesenchymal cells, bone, and cartilage. Each year in the United States, an estimated 15,000 people are diagnosed with a type of sarcoma.
In an effort to improve both survival and quality of life among people with sarcoma, researchers have explored new approaches to surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and supportive care (care to manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects).
Understanding sarcoma treatment options, the role of different doctors specializing in the treatment of sarcoma, and how and when to access new and innovative sarcoma treatment options available through clinical trials is essential in order to achieve the best outcome from sarcoma treatment.
The Cancer Consultants Sarcoma Information Center has been designed to help patients understand sarcoma and sarcoma treatment options while providing ongoing information, inspiration, support, and community to individuals affected by a diagnosis of sarcoma.
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Sarcoma Clinical Trials
AP23573-07-302 – Pivotal Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of AP23573 when Administered as Maintenance Therapy to Patients with Metastatic Soft-Tissue or Bone Sarcomas
COGAEWS07B1 – A COG Study for Collecting and Banking Ewing Sarcoma Specimens
ET743-SAR-3002 – A multicenter, open-label single-arm study of YONDELIS (trabectedin) for subjects with locally advanced or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma who have relapsed or are refractory to standard of care treatment.
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