New paradigms for therapy for osteosarcoma

Curr Oncol Rep. 2005 Nov;7(6):410-4. doi: 10.1007/s11912-005-0005-1.

Abstract

Osteosarcoma is a primary bone malignancy generally affecting the young, with 60% of cases occurring before the age of 25 years and the peak incidence at 15 years. Survival has improved over the past several decades, with non- metastatic disease having an approximately 70% chance of long-term survival. Unfortunately, patients with metastatic disease at diagnosis or those who have recurrent disease have a dismal prognosis, with approximately 20% surviving long term. In this review article we describe several new therapies in development for osteosarcoma. These include immune-based therapies, strategies to inhibit tumor growth, radiotherapy, and the introduction of new chemotherapies and targets.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bone Neoplasms / immunology
  • Bone Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Osteosarcoma / immunology
  • Osteosarcoma / therapy*
  • Radiotherapy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents