This content is machine translated Multiple Myeloma (MM) Prognostic factors, the role of leptin and MGUS in focus. Multiple myeloma results from the degeneration of a single plasma cell whose clones spread throughout the bone marrow. Overall, the disease occurs very rarely. However, it is one of the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Multiple Myeloma Challenge accepted: Breaking boundaries in therapy Multiple myeloma is rare, but is one of the most common tumors of bone and bone marrow. Annually, there are about six to eight new cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Almost…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Bone metastases in breast carcinoma Pain, fractures, and what to do about them Bone metastases in breast carcinoma are common. So-called bone-modifying agents (bisphosphonates, denosumab) are combined with system therapy. They significantly reduce “skeletal-related events.”
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Bone Sarcomas Treatment of primary bone tumors of the pelvis Surgical resection represents the mainstay of therapy for pelvic bone sarcomas. Treatment is complex and should be individualized. By sharing data and expert knowledge, the disease can be better understood.…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Unplanned and incorrect tumor resection Whoops lesions in soft tissue sarcomas. Soft tissue sarcomas are rare malignant connective tissue tumors. Therapy is multidisciplinary and should be determined by a sarcoma center. Whoops lesions are unplanned excisions of soft tissue sarcomas without…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Current overview of sarcoma treatment Therapy options for sarcomas Sarcomas are rare malignant connective tissue tumors. Therapy is multidisciplinary and should be performed at sarcoma centers. In Switzerland, all sarcoma disciplines have organized themselves on a national level (www.sarcoma.ch).…
