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Sarcoma Therapy

Research on sarcoma therapy published by scientists at University of Alabama, Department of Surgery

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 29th, 2008

Data detailed in 'Synovial sarcoma: clinicopathologic features, treatment, and prognosis' have been presented. According to recent research from the United States, "Synovial sarcoma is a characteristic subtype of soft tissue sarcomas with a predilection for young people. There may be a long delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis, because of its insidious growth, varied presentation on imaging studies and associated joint pain, which can be confused with trauma."

"Diagnosis requires a tissue sample in the form of a needle or open biopsy. The needle biopsy may not be representative of the tumor, particular if it is biphasic, and it may be necessary to proceed to open biopsy....

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