Sarcoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment

✍ Scribed by Robert M. Henshaw (eds.)

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 583
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to define and demonstrate how a multidisciplinary team can be organized, integrated, and utilized in the care of sarcoma patients. Real world experiences related by multiple sarcoma specialists working as members of a multidisciplinary team along with specific case examples highlighting sarcomas of bone and soft tissue in children and adults are presented in a framework geared toward practicing oncologists and surgeons in order to foster the creation and development of care teams for sarcoma patients. It is explained how a truly multidisciplinary approach, with “one stop shopping,” offers better standardization and delivery of care, streamlines patient education, facilitates discussions and decision making, and provides comprehensive support throughout the treatment process. All aspects of treatment are covered, from first-line treatments for different tumor types through to salvage therapy and the development of novel investigational agents. This book will be of benefit to all members of the medical community who have a role to play in the care of these complex patients, including therapists, nurses, mid-level practitioners, primary care doctors, and subspecialists.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction and History of Multidisciplinary Care....Pages 3-9
The Role of Tumor Boards and Referral Centers....Pages 11-15
Academic and Community Collaboration....Pages 17-22
Pathology of Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas....Pages 23-41
Musculoskeletal and Interventional Radiology in the Management of Sarcoma Patients....Pages 43-68
The Role of Surgery in the Multidisciplinary Care of Sarcoma....Pages 69-116
Specific Surgical Topics: A Multidisciplinary Management of Paratesticular Sarcomas in Adults....Pages 117-124
Specific Surgical Topics: Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors....Pages 125-136
Multidisciplinary Approach to Salvage of Unplanned Sarcoma Resections....Pages 137-172
Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas....Pages 173-196
Chemotherapy and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pediatric Sarcomas....Pages 197-222
Chemotherapy and Other Systemic Approaches to Adult Sarcomas....Pages 223-255
Salvage Therapy and Palliative Care for Metastatic Sarcoma....Pages 257-272
Pain Management for Sarcoma Patients....Pages 273-293
Rehabilitation for Patients with Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma....Pages 295-311
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Physical Therapy for Patients with Sarcomas....Pages 313-333
Team Approach in the Management of Sarcoma Patients: Physician Extenders and Allied Health Professionals....Pages 335-350
Psychosocial Issues in Children with Cancer: The Role of Patient Advocacy and Its Impact on Care....Pages 351-381
Treatment Effects and Long-Term Management of Sarcoma Patients and Survivors....Pages 383-411
Follow-Up/Late Effects Clinics....Pages 413-425
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Clinical Trials for Sarcomas....Pages 427-437
Novel Therapies and Future Directions in Treatment of Musculoskeletal Sarcomas....Pages 439-457
Front Matter....Pages 459-459
Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment: An Australian Perspective....Pages 461-476
Multidisciplinary Musculoskeletal Oncology Care in Scotland: A Virtual Clinic....Pages 477-482
Limb Salvage in India....Pages 483-510
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sarcoma in Beijing....Pages 511-560
Is It Reasonable for Orthopedic Surgeons to Do Chemotherapy for Patients with High-Grade Bone Sarcoma? A Paradigm for Treatment Individualization....Pages 561-571
The Current Situation and Experience of Multidisciplinary Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in China....Pages 573-586

✦ Subjects

Oncology;Surgery;Radiotherapy