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Keeping the balance, the true major goal in advanced sarcoma.

Jean Yves Blay
Published in: Future oncology (London, England) (2021)
Achieving a balance between long-term efficacy and good quality of life (QoL) is the main goal of treatment for patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma, some of whom experience prolonged survival without progression. An awareness of the challenges particular to this complex set of diseases can help preserve patient QoL during treatment. Histology is among the main factors to consider when selecting treatment in advanced disease. Close attention to the toxicity profiles of available regimens is of particular importance, especially in more advanced lines where the population is usually more vulnerable. Surgical outcomes are significantly better in patients managed with expert care, and early referral to sarcoma reference centers is key to improving survival and QoL.
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