The Midwest Sarcoma Trials Partnership: Bridging Academic and Community Networks in a Collaborative Approach to Sarcoma

Natalie K. Heater; Scott Okuno; Steven Robinson; Steven Attia; Mahesh Seetharam; Brittany L. Siontis; Janet Yoon; Sant Chawla; Mohammed M. Milhem; Varun Monga; Keith Skubitz; John Charlson; Angela C. Hirbe; Mia C. Weiss; Brian Van Tine; Mark Agulnik

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The Midwest Sarcoma Trials Partnership: Bridging Academic and Community Networks in a Collaborative Approach to Sarcoma

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The Midwest Sarcoma Trials Partnership: Bridging Academic and Community Networks in a Collaborative Approach to Sarcoma

Natalie K. Heater, Scott Okuno, Steven Robinson, Steven Attia, Mahesh Seetharam, Brittany L. Siontis, Janet Yoon, Sant Chawla, Mohammed M. Milhem, Varun Monga, …

Journal of clinical medicine, Vol.12(7), 2561

03/29/2023

DOI: 10.3390/jcm12072561

PMCID: PMC10095464

PMID: 37048645

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Abstract

The treatment of sarcoma necessitates a collaborative approach, given its rarity and complex management. At a single institution, multidisciplinary teams of specialists determine and execute treatment plans involving surgical, radiation, and medical management. Treatment guidelines for systemic therapies in advanced or nonresectable soft tissue sarcoma have advanced in recent years as new immunotherapies and targeted therapies become available. Collaboration between institutions is necessary to facilitate accrual to clinical trials. Here, we describe the success of the Midwest Sarcoma Trials Partnership (MWSTP) in creating a network encompassing large academic centers and local community sites. We propose a new model utilizing online platforms to expand the reach of clinical expertise for the treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma.

advanced soft tissue sarcoma

Brief Report

collaboration

Midwest Sarcoma Trials Partnership

multidisciplinary tumor board

sarcoma treatment

targeted therapy

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Title: Subtitle: The Midwest Sarcoma Trials Partnership: Bridging Academic and Community Networks in a Collaborative Approach to Sarcoma
Creators: Natalie K. Heater - Northwestern University
Scott Okuno - Mayo Clinic
Steven Robinson - Mayo Clinic
Steven Attia - Mayo Clinic in Florida
Mahesh Seetharam - Mayo Clinic Hospital
Brittany L. Siontis - Mayo Clinic
Janet Yoon - City Of Hope National Medical Center
Sant Chawla - Sarcoma Oncology Center
Mohammed M. Milhem - University of Iowa
Varun Monga - University of Iowa
Keith Skubitz - University of Minnesota Medical Center
John Charlson - Medical College of Wisconsin
Angela C. Hirbe - Washington University in St. Louis
Mia C. Weiss - Washington University in St. Louis
Brian Van Tine - Washington University in St. Louis
Mark Agulnik - City Of Hope National Medical Center
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of clinical medicine, Vol.12(7), 2561
DOI: 10.3390/jcm12072561
PMID: 37048645
PMCID: PMC10095464
NLM abbreviation: J Clin Med
ISSN: 2077-0383
eISSN: 2077-0383
Publisher: MDPI
Language: English
Date published: 03/29/2023
Academic Unit: Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984388650702771

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