
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

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

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

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

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

The evolving landscape of rare tumour molecular characterisation
Continued collaboration to identify new molecular targets and treatments can build on existing success

Access to high-quality care for sarcomas is still unequal worldwide
Delays and poor patient journey are reported in resource-constrained countries, while awareness campaigns and healthcare service reorganisation have improved rare cancer management in more developed areas

Encouraging results validate PARP7 and TGFβ1 as potential targets for immunotherapy
Safety and biomarker status data of the PARP7 inhibitor RBN-2397 and the IgG4 monoclonal antibody SRK-181 presented at the ESMO TAT Congress 2023