Molecular characterisation of Ewing sarcomas could provide new treatment options for a patient subset
Activating EZH2 mutations may define a new subset of aggressive Ewing sarcomas that benefit from treatment with an EZH2 inhibitor
Improving patient involvement in rare cancers
Facilitating an open dialogue with patients, to better understand their needs, makes research efforts more valuable in the long-term
Molecular profiling of neuroendocrine neoplasms reveals markers with prognostic and therapeutic relevance
A Spanish study describes the genomic characterisation of neuroendocrine neoplasms as the first step towards more personalised management
Sinonasal cancer: whole-exome sequencing reveals potential therapeutic targets
Results from a study suggest that some existing inhibitors may benefit all subtypes of these rare malignancies, which currently lack effective treatments
Patients as partners to address unmet needs in sarcoma
However, there are still many obstacles faced by investigators in achieving effective patient involvement in research
Surgery remains the key to progression-free survival in ovarian sex cord-stromal tumours
Two studies presented by the French network TMRG-GINECO provide new insights into the treatment and quality of life of women with this rare cancer
The evolving landscape of rare tumour molecular characterisation
Continued collaboration to identify new molecular targets and treatments can build on existing success
New findings help guide management of appendix adenocarcinoma
Database studies in this rare cancer suggest that chemotherapy may provide survival benefit in node-positive tumours and that the KRAS G12D mutation could be a potential therapeutic target
Is ATR inhibition a potential new treatment for rare gynaecological cancers?
Ceralasertib, alone or in combination with PARP inhibition, showed signs of clinical efficacy in patients with relapsed ovarian and endometrial clear cell carcinomas (CCC), for whom effective treatment options are currently lacking
What role for real-world evidence in cancer research?
With the growing use of real-world evidence (RWE) to support regulatory approvals of new anti-cancer medicines in Europe and the USA, can this type of research ensure greater inclusion of women, the elderly, diverse ethnic groups, those with rare cancers and other under-represented populations in oncology studies?