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Expert opinions on current DT treatments and guidelines
Professor Bernd Kasper (Germany) and Professor Alessandro Gronchi (Italy).
ICD-10-CM codes for desmoid tumours
Patient Advocacy Groups
Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Global Network (SPAGN) is the global network of national Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Organizations. Today, more than 60 member groups from 5 continents gather under the umbrella of SPAGN, providing a common, international and influential patient voice for sarcoma patients around the globe. SPAGN is working to improve the treatment and care of sarcoma patients through information and support, and by increasing the visibility of sarcoma with policymakers and the public.1
The organisations listed are independent of SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. SpringWorks is providing these links to help patients find more information about desmoid tumours. Inclusion on this list does not represent an endorsement or a recommendation from SpringWorks for any group or organisation.
Helping patients replace uncertainty with understanding
Because desmoid tumours are rare,2 the diagnosis can raise more questions for patients than answers. Your patients may feel discouraged,2 like the tumour is taking over their lives.
Understanding the nature of their disease and management strategies can help reduce their confusion.
Hear from desmoid tumour experts
Explore valuable insights from leading international specialists in the field of desmoid tumours. This section features expert interviews, real-world clinical cases, and discussions on the current unmet needs and evolving treatment landscape of this rare and complex condition.
Dr. Sebio – Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Desmoid Tumours
In this video, Dr. Sebio (Consultant Medical Oncologist – Santa Creu i Sant Pau University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain) discusses the key unmet needs in the treatment of desmoid tumours. She explores who is affected, how the disease impacts patients’ quality of life, the limitations of current treatment options, and the urgent need for therapies specifically developed for this condition.Dr. Sebio – Management of Desmoid Tumour in Clinical Practice: Real-World Patient Case Observation
In this video, Dr. Sebio (Consultant Medical Oncologist – Santa Creu i Sant Pau University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain) presents a real-world clinical case to illustrate the diagnostic and therapeutic journey of a patient with a desmoid tumour. She discusses the diagnostic process, active surveillance, patient communication, treatment decisions, and clinical outcomes.
Dr. Kasper – Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Desmoid Tumours
Dr. Kasper provides a comprehensive overview of desmoid tumours, focusing on their unpredictable behaviour, the burden they place on patients’ daily lives, and the lack of targeted therapies. He highlights the gaps in current clinical management and the need for more specific and effective treatment strategies tailored to this rare disease.
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Listen to a medical oncologist’s perspectives on desmoid tumours
Understanding desmoid tumours
Watch Dr Riedel, medical oncologist from Duke Health and Duke Cancer Institute, provide an overview of desmoid tumours, including pathophysiology, clinical presentations, and impact on patients.
Publication List
Here is a collection of select publications, including guidelines for treatment protocols.
References
- Home – SPAGN – Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Global Network (sarcoma-patients.org) Last Accessed: August 2024.
- Bektas M et al. Desmoid tumors: a comprehensive review. Adv Ther. 2023;40(9):3697-3722.