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Annals of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 3/2018

01-12-2018 | ASO Author Reflections

ASO Author Reflections: Radiation Therapy in Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Who Benefits and How?

Authors: Markus Albertsmeier, MD, Falk Roeder, MD, Martin K. Angele, MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Special Issue 3/2018

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Local recurrence (LR) is frequent in soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) and its consequences can be severe. In retroperitoneal sarcoma, the majority of tumor-related deaths are caused by LR, while in extremity tumors, LR frequently leads to salvage amputations. Local control poses a challenge to sarcoma surgeons due to the often advanced growth of these tumors and the goal of preserving limb function in extremity tumors. …
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Metadata
Title
ASO Author Reflections: Radiation Therapy in Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Who Benefits and How?
Authors
Markus Albertsmeier, MD
Falk Roeder, MD
Martin K. Angele, MD
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue Special Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-018-6970-z

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