Management of recurrent Ewing sarcoma: challenges and approaches
David Van Mater, Lars Wagner Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA Abstract: Although many patients with newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma can become long-term survivors, relapse remains an important clinical problem for which there is no standard...
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doaj-d4693d261fb245588b63d265a8dd12532020-11-24T22:18:41ZengDove Medical PressOncoTargets and Therapy1178-69302019-03-01Volume 122279228844790Management of recurrent Ewing sarcoma: challenges and approachesVan Mater DWagner LDavid Van Mater, Lars Wagner Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA Abstract: Although many patients with newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma can become long-term survivors, relapse remains an important clinical problem for which there is no standard approach. Several prognostic factors have been identified, and these may help guide patient counseling and therapy decisions. A variety of chemotherapy regimens have produced responses in patients with recurrent Ewing sarcoma, but no comparative studies have been completed to show superiority of any one particular approach. In addition, the optimum length of therapy for salvage regimens and use of local control measures remains unknown. The likelihood of cure remains low and the gaps in our knowledge are great, and so enrollment on clinical trials should be strongly encouraged for these patients when feasible. Because Ewing sarcoma is relatively rare, some pediatric and adult oncologists may be less familiar with the management of relapsed patients. In this review, we address common questions facing the clinician and patient, and provide an update on new strategies for therapy. Keywords: relapsed Ewing sarcoma, adolescent and young adult oncology, AYA, irinotecan, topotecanhttps://www.dovepress.com/management-of-recurrent-ewing-sarcoma-challenges-and-approaches-peer-reviewed-article-OTTrelapsed Ewing sarcomaadolescent and young adult oncologyAYAirinotecantopotecan |
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Management of recurrent Ewing sarcoma: challenges and approaches |
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David Van Mater, Lars Wagner Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA Abstract: Although many patients with newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma can become long-term survivors, relapse remains an important clinical problem for which there is no standard approach. Several prognostic factors have been identified, and these may help guide patient counseling and therapy decisions. A variety of chemotherapy regimens have produced responses in patients with recurrent Ewing sarcoma, but no comparative studies have been completed to show superiority of any one particular approach. In addition, the optimum length of therapy for salvage regimens and use of local control measures remains unknown. The likelihood of cure remains low and the gaps in our knowledge are great, and so enrollment on clinical trials should be strongly encouraged for these patients when feasible. Because Ewing sarcoma is relatively rare, some pediatric and adult oncologists may be less familiar with the management of relapsed patients. In this review, we address common questions facing the clinician and patient, and provide an update on new strategies for therapy. Keywords: relapsed Ewing sarcoma, adolescent and young adult oncology, AYA, irinotecan, topotecan |
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