Osteosarcoma: What progress have we made in treatment?


The attached article outlines the current state of treatment for Osteosarcoma (the most common childhood bone sarcoma).  A historical perspective is included and a nice flow sheet outlining current and future directions for improving outcomes.  Ongoing research is working on increasing 5-year survival rates  above the 60-70% for extremity non-metastatic disease and offering better options for treatment for recurrent or metastatic disease.

 

Osteosarcoma tx 2014

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