35. Prospective DB Todescribenaturalhistoryoftumors Toaddressappropriatenessoflocaltherapies Topredict the outcome ( nomograms) Tounderstand the impact ofnewapproaches/treatment modalities on outcome
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37. Improvedlocalcontrol, thanksto: Tailoredapproaches LargeuseofpreoperativeTx in high riskpopulation Improvementofreconstructivetechniques, whichallowedbettermargins at a better price
69. 2 consequences In localizedsettingwe can take advantagesofitsactivity, but: Do not miss the best time point to operate Imatinib does not work infinitely The patient might get biased towards continuing medical treatment instead of operative treatment Neoadjuvant therapy and efficacy might otherwise have been in vain
70. 2 consequences In localizedsettingwe can take advantagesofitsactivitytolimit the extentofsurgery In metastaticsetting, couldweprolongitsefficacy ?
74. AIM of SURGERY Reduce the tumor burden Prevent secondary mutations Prolong time to progression Increase the rate of patients with durable response (cure ?)
75. b. No solidtumor in metastaticphase can becuredwithout complete remission
86. the ideal way togetananswer Imatinib FollowforPFS & OS Metastatic GIST in response on IM Imatinib + surgery at best response (within 1 yr)
87. Allocation by pt. will Imatinib FollowforPFS & OS Metastatic GIST in response on IM Imatinib + surgery at best response Providingadequateinformedconsentisgiven and eligibilitycriteria are met Benjamin et al. Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol. 2003;22:814. Abstract 3271. Rankin et al. Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol. 2004;23:815. Abstract 9005. Verweij et al. Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol. 2003;22:814. Abstract 3272.
94. Surgeryfor rare tumorshasforcedto Describecriteriaforsurgicaladequacy Set up prospective data basestounderstandnaturalhistory and underlyingbiologyotherwisestillobscureof rare diseases Foster collaborationbetweendifferentdisciplines in localized and metastaticsettings Deal withnew target therapies in solidtumors and help establishingnewparadigms