Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are relatively rare mesenchymal tumors located within the submucosa of the GI tract. The defining characteristic of GISTs is the presence of the cell-surface antigen CD117…
The quality of surgical treatment is a major determinant of cancer treatment outcomes; however, controlling surgical quality is a difficult task. Surgical treatment of gastric cancers, and especially the benefits…
Soft-tissue sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that are capable of generating host immune responses. Historically the role of antitumor immunity was first studied in soft-tissue sarcomas. Subsequent in vitro…
This article presents the current understanding of prognostic factors and outcomes for retroperitoneal sarcoma. The discussion focuses on the literature published since 2000, including studies with cohorts of at least…
Liposarcoma (LPS) is the most common soft tissue sarcoma, frequently found in the thigh and retroperitoneum. LPS is commonly classified into well-differentiated LPS and dedifferentiated LPS. Histologic subtype, tumor location,…
Despite being the most common sarcoma of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) has been widely recognized as a unique entity for just over a decade. The advent of…
Patients presenting with unresectable, large, primary or recurrent extremity soft tissue sarcoma or locally advanced extremity tumors may benefit from treatment options in the form of isolated regional perfusion therapy….
The American Cancer Society predicts 10,520 new cases and 3920 deaths from soft tissue sarcoma (STS) for 2010. STS disseminates primarily via the hematogenous route, although lymphatic spread does occur…
The relationship between surgical margin status and outcomes in sarcoma has been an area of controversy for years. Some question whether a positive margin represents inadequate surgery or perhaps is…
Soft tissue sarcomas are rare mesenchymal neoplasms with considerable heterogeneity in biologic behavior and response to systemic therapy. Most patients present with localized disease and are potentially curable with multidisciplinary…
