New Directions for Treating Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, there have been several developments in treatment strategies for soft tissue sarcomas (STS) to improve patient outcomes. Currently, there is more insight into the differences in biological behavior and molecular background between the different sarcoma histotypes leading to more focused treatment strategies for specific subtypes. The centralization of sarcoma care and more (international) collaboration in sarcoma research also seem to improve the quality of care.

However, given the heterogeneity of the disease and the rarity of the different subtypes, setting up clinical trials for STS remains challenging. Furthermore, there have been no major breakthroughs with new targeted agents or immuno-oncology strategies when compared to other cancer types. To further improve cure and care for sarcoma patients, this Special Issue will highlight new research directions and multi-disciplinary treatment strategies for patients with STS, in primary, recurrent, and metastatic settings.

Dr. Winan J. van Houdt
Prof. Dr. Bernd Kasper
Guest Editors

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