The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

August 2020

Recent Advances in Desmoid Tumor Therapy

Author Information

Napolitano A(1), Mazzocca A(1), Ceruso MS(1), Minelli A(1), Baldo F(1), Badalamenti G(2), Silletta M(1), Santini D(1), Tonini G(1), Incorvaia L(2), Vincenzi B(1).

(1)Dept of Medical Oncology, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy. (2)Dept of Medical Oncology, Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone", Palermo, Italy.

Publication

Cancers (Basel)

Summary

Here, we review the most recent advances in desmoid tumor therapy, including low-dose chemotherapy and treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. We also explore the recent improvements in our knowledge of the molecular biology of this disease, which are leading to clinical trials with targeted agents.

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