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Podcast: Multidisciplinary Task Force: Diagnosis and Management of Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) is an aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcoma. Detection of MDM2 and/or CDK4 amplification distinguishes DDLPS from other types of undifferentiated sarcomas. Diagnosis of DDLPS remains challenging due to its complex karyotypes, quantitative genomic profiles, and pleomorphic pathological features (Nishio et al, 2021; Shen et al, 2022). Currently, surgical resection with or without radiation is the mainstay of treatment for localized di... |
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Bridging Gaps, Optimizing Treatment in Adults With LC-FAODs
In this 45-minute, case-based, modular activity, Sandra van Calcar, PhD, RD, LD, and Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD, address key topics, including disease presentation, historical treatment, emerging treatment with triheptanoin, and nutritional planning specific to patients with LC-FAODs. Triheptanoin is an odd-carbon MCT designed to bypass the metabolic block in LC-FAODs, recently approved as an alternative treatment option. The faculty discuss the safety and efficacy of triheptanoin and their real-w... |
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Pathways to Precision: Integrating Genetic Counseling and Testing Into Cancer Care
STATEMENT OF NEED
Precision medicine is a cutting-edge approach that incorporates an individual’s genomic, environmental, and lifestyle information to deliver personalized healthcare. Genetic testing and counseling are crucial components of precision medicine, enabling clinicians to deliver the right care to the right patient at the right time (Turbitt et al, 2023). However, genetic testing often remains an untapped resource for patients who may benefit from genetic risk assessment and ca... |