GIST

September 26, 2016

GISTs are malignant tumours of soft tissues in the gastro-intestinal tract (the stomach and intestines). They are classed as sarcomas, which account for approximately 1% of all cancer diagnoses. Sarcomas originate from cells in connective tissues, bones, muscles, fat, nerves, blood vessels, and cartilage. Most commonly, primary GISTs develop in the stomach (50-70 %), followed…

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Patient eCademies

September 6, 2016

Sarcomas are a diverse and relatively rare group of malignant tumors, originating in supportive and connective tissues such as bones, tendons, cartilage, muscle, and fat – the so called “mesenchymal cells”. They only account for slightly more than 1% of all cancer diagnoses in adults and for nearly 21% of all solid malignant cancers in…

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Follow up Bone

September 5, 2016

The objective of regular follow-up is to detect either local recurrence or metastatic disease at a time when early treatment is still possible. Examinations should include both a physical examination of the tumour site as well as assessment of the function and possible complications of any reconstruction. Also local imaging and chest X-ray or CT…

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