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The OncLive Sarcomas/TGCT condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), soft tissue sarcoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Ewing sarcoma, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in sarcomas and TGCT.

Examining Potential Markers of Osteosarcoma Stem Cells Is at the Forefront of Research

April 30th 2024

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, discusses research examining ALDH1A1 and CD44, potential markers of osteosarcoma stem cells, and how further research may be warranted with cancer stem cells.

FAK Inhibition Emerges as a Potential Complementary Treatment Pathway

April 22nd 2024

Although FAK inhibition alone has displayed modest activity to date, there is interest in developing FAK-targeted therapies for combination regimens.

Dr Roland on a Study of Neoadjuvant Immune-Checkpoint Blockade Across Sarcoma Subtypes

April 19th 2024

Christina L. Roland, MD, MS, FACS, discusses a study of neoadjuvant immune-checkpoint blockade in retroperitoneal dedifferentiated liposarcoma.

Revisit Every OncLive On Air Episode from March 2024

April 19th 2024

In case you missed any, below is a recap of every episode of OncLive On Air that aired in March 2024.

As Orthopedic Oncology Evolves, Caring for the Clinician Must Be a Priority

April 19th 2024

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, discusses the changing field of orthopedic oncology and gives his takeaways from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting.

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to LSTA1 in Osteosarcoma

April 10th 2024

LSTA1 has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of patients with osteosarcoma.

Afamitresgene Autoleucel Demonstrates Efficacy in Advanced Synovial Sarcoma and Myxoid Round Cell Liposarcoma

April 5th 2024

Afami-cel displayed activity in a heavily pretreated population of patients with advanced synovial sarcoma or myxoid round cell liposarcoma.

FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation to LSTA1 in Osteosarcoma

March 29th 2024

LSTA1 has received rare pediatric disease designation from the FDA for the treatment of patients with osteosarcoma.

ABSK061 Demonstrates Safety, Preliminary Efficacy in FGFR2/3+ Advanced Solid Tumors

March 7th 2024

ABSK061 was well tolerated and elicited responses in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring FGFR2/3 alterations.

Randall Details Inaugural Birmingham Orthopedic Oncology Meeting

March 6th 2024

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, discusses the top takeaways from the inaugural 2024 Birmingham Orthopedic Oncology Meeting.

Dr Roland on the Utility of Neoadjuvant Immune-Checkpoint Blockade in Liposarcoma

March 5th 2024

Christina L. Roland, MD, MS, FACS, discusses a study of neoadjuvant immune-checkpoint blockade in retroperitoneal dedifferentiated liposarcoma.

FDA Approves 2 Denosumab Biosimilars for All Reference Medicine Indications

March 5th 2024

The FDA has approved the biosimilars denosumab-bddz (Wyost) and denosumab-bddz (Jubbonti) for use in all indications of the reference medicines denosumab (Xgeva) and denosumab (Prolia).

EMA Validates Marketing Authorization Application for Nirogacestat in Desmoid Tumors

February 29th 2024

The European Medicines Agency has validated a marketing authorization application seeking the approval of nirogacestat for patients with desmoid tumors.

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Tigilanol Tiglate in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

February 16th 2024

The FDA has granted an orphan drug designation to tigilanol tiglate for the treatment of patients with soft tissue sarcoma.

Active Surveillance Is a Safe and Acceptable Treatment Alternative in Select D-TGCT

February 16th 2024

R. Lor Randall, MD, discusses the adequacy of active surveillance for select patients with diffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor.

Chest CT Imaging Patterns Contradict ACR Guidelines for Extremity Sarcoma Staging and Surveillance

February 10th 2024

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, explains the next steps in ensuring adherence to clinical care guidelines in extremity sarcoma.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Afami-Cel BLA in Advanced Synovial Sarcoma

February 1st 2024

The FDA has accepted for priority review the BLA seeking the approval of afamitresgene autoleucel for the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma.

Randall Highlights the Evolving Role of Surgery in TGCT Management

January 16th 2024

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, discusses the early efficacy seen with vimseltinib monotherapy and pexidartinib plus surgery in tenosynovial giant cell tumors.

EMA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Pimicotinib for Inoperable TGCT

January 15th 2024

The European Medicines Agency has granted orphan drug designation to pimicotinib for use in patients with inoperable tenosynovial giant cell tumor.

Engineered Bone Marrow Shows Preclinical Potential in Osteosarcoma

January 10th 2024

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, emphasizes the overall potential for investigating the utility of engineered bone marrow in patients with osteosarcoma.