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Genetic predisposition in sarcomas: clinical implications and management.

Elizabeth A Connolly ,
Kjetil Boye ,
Sylvie Bonvalot ,
Christian P Kratz ,
Andreas Leithner ,
David Malkin ,
Christina Messiou ,
Aisha B Miah ,
Pan Pantziarka ,
Beate Timmermann ,
Winette T A van der Graaf ,
David M Thomas ,
Silvia Stacchiotti

Abstract

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No funding has been provided for this work.

UNLABELLED

Recent studies indicate up to 20% of sarcomas may be associated with predisposition genes, and this number will probably increase as genetic testing becomes more available. Evidence on the management of patients with sarcoma and genetic predisposition remains, however, scarce. This review compiles available research on genetic predisposition syndromes associated with sarcoma and sarcoma treatment within such syndromes, addressing key gaps in knowledge. We explore the current evidence on how genetic predisposition may influence treatment decisions and clinical management, focusing on surgery, radiotherapy, systemic treatment, and surveillance. Evidence-based recommendations are currently not available for most syndromes, and we have therefore included pragmatic advice for clinicians. Unanswered questions and unmet needs are also identified, underscoring the importance of multidisciplinary input from specialists such as geneticists, radiologists, surgeons and oncologists. The review stresses the need for future research to improve clinical outcomes for patients with sarcoma and genetic predisposition.

More about this publication

EClinicalMedicine

Volume 83
Pages 103203
Publication date 01-05-2025

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Publisher website (DOI) 10.1016/j.eclinm.2025.103203
Europe PubMed Central 40291347
Pubmed 40291347

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