New(er) Treatment Choices
Cyberknife (CK) - is a targeted radiation that is only being performed at certain treatment facilities across the United States. CK radiation can reach inoperable tumors to debulk and hopefully destroy the tumor. For more information, type Cyberknife into your favorite search engine.
Clinical Trials- new Chemotherapy options are being developed each year. See our Treatment Center page for a link to the latest trials being offered to LMS patients. These lists are updated every 14 days, so the options are never old. Remember to research and ask many questions to see if a clinical trial may be right for you.
Since LeioMyoSarcoma is such a rare type of cancer, many of the the treatments are done through clinical trials. These are ongoing research studies on treating LMS with different drugs, many of which are still being developed. The clinical trials often look at different medications, different dosages and different routes of administration of medications.
You will also notice that there are many different types of trails that are aimed at attacking LMS from different approaches. Some of the trials are aimed at killing active cancer cells while others deal with stopping the grown of blood vessels that feed the cancer. Some are looking into vaccines that provide antibodies against cancer cells and some are studying gene therapies.
You can read a description about each trial, what its goal is, and information on eligibility and location at www.clinicaltrials.gov. Here you will find a complete up to date listing of the government trials being offered in both the United States and in other countries.
Clinical trials are essential in helping to someday find a cure for LMS. It is almost recommened that you discuss any new and upcoming clinical trials with your sarcoma specialist.
Clinical Trials- new Chemotherapy options are being developed each year. See our Treatment Center page for a link to the latest trials being offered to LMS patients. These lists are updated every 14 days, so the options are never old. Remember to research and ask many questions to see if a clinical trial may be right for you.
Since LeioMyoSarcoma is such a rare type of cancer, many of the the treatments are done through clinical trials. These are ongoing research studies on treating LMS with different drugs, many of which are still being developed. The clinical trials often look at different medications, different dosages and different routes of administration of medications.
You will also notice that there are many different types of trails that are aimed at attacking LMS from different approaches. Some of the trials are aimed at killing active cancer cells while others deal with stopping the grown of blood vessels that feed the cancer. Some are looking into vaccines that provide antibodies against cancer cells and some are studying gene therapies.
You can read a description about each trial, what its goal is, and information on eligibility and location at www.clinicaltrials.gov. Here you will find a complete up to date listing of the government trials being offered in both the United States and in other countries.
Clinical trials are essential in helping to someday find a cure for LMS. It is almost recommened that you discuss any new and upcoming clinical trials with your sarcoma specialist.
