Osteosarcoma Therapy
New osteosarcoma therapy study findings have been published by scientists at Iran University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Published in Clinical Oncology Week, October 20th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Tissue necrosis after chemotherapy in osteosarcoma as the important prognostic factor' new findings in osteosarcoma. According to a study from Iran, "To determine the histological response to preoperative chemotherapy of the percentage of tumor necrosis, and to assess the relationship between the histological response and the oncological result. Eighty patients with osteosarcoma were managed with preoperative and postoperative chemotherapy and operative resection at Shafa Yahyaeeyan Hospital, Tehran, Iran between 2003-2005."
"Sections of each operative specimen were examined, and the histological response to chemotherapy was graded. Grade 1...
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