Arbeitsgruppe Weichteilsarkome/Knochentumoren - Über uns
The Sarcoma and GIST Working Group of the AIO is focused on addressing important clinical questions regarding aspects of systemic treatment issues to improve the care of mesenchymal tumors.
The Sarcoma and GIST Working Group of the AIO provides a scientific platform, which is designated for improving research and treatment of sarcoma patients.
This is achieved by particular research projects mainly focused on three fields:
| - | phase II clinical trials focusing on testing new agents such as novel gene, antibody or vaccine therapies. |
| - | randomized phase II/III trials that are capable of optimizing treatment or solving important clinical questions |
| - | randomized phase II/III trials that are capable of optimizing treatment or solving important clinical questions |
In order to establish complex multidisciplinary treatment strategies, the various members of the AIO Sarcoma Group are organised within the IAWS (Interdisciplinary Working Group Soft Tissue Sarcoma). The particular purpose of the IAWS is to promote mutual collaboration between different specialists and institutes involved in the treatment of sarcomas and to foster training and education. For details see www.iaws-weichteilsarkome-dkg.de.
Most of our clinical trials and research projects represent AIO/investigator initiated trials. However, the group is also open for cooperation with international institutions and associations as well as with the pharmaceutical industry. These pages give you an idea about our team and current scientific activities. If you have interest in collaboration, feel free to contact us by Email or by phone.
Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sarcoma is a rare disease often misdiagnosed and –treated in which malignant cells are found in the soft tissue of part of the body. The soft tissues of the body include the muscles, connective tissues (tendons), vessels that carry blood or lymph, joints, and fat. A lump or swelling in part of the body may appear if a person has a soft tissue sarcoma. The lump may not be painful. If there are symptoms, a doctor may cut out a piece of tissue from the swollen area. This is called a biopsy. The tissue will be looked at under a microscope to see if there are any cancer cells. A patient may need to go to the hospital for this test. The chance of recovery and choice of treatment depend on the size and stage of the cancer, and the patient's age and general health.
Spokesman:
since 2011 Viktor Grünwald, Hannover
2005-2011 Jörg Thomas Hartmann, Kiel
2002-2005 Peter Reichardt, Bad Saarow
Board member:
Sebastian Bauer, Essen (since 2010)
Viktor Grünwald, Hanover (since 2010)
Jörg Thomas Hartmann, Kiel (since 2002)
Bernd Kasper, Mannheim (since 2011)
Peter Reichardt, Bad Saarow (since 2002)
Jochen Schütte, Dusseldorf (since 2002
Isrid Sturm, Berlin (since 2011)