Synopsis Primary cardiac sarcoma (PCS) is a rare malignant tumor of the heart with dismal clinical features having a high rate of metastasis and undefined clinical treatment. This study was conducted to characterize the cardiac sarcoma such as its presentation, pattern, incidence, treatment modalities, and overall survival of patients. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses a clinical trial from American Journal of Clinical Oncology , “ Primary Cardiac Sarcoma: 25-Year Cleveland Clinic Experience ”. Authors: J. S.
Randhawa, MD, G. T. Budd, MD, M Randhawa, MD et al. Key Takeaways: Objective: To characterize and understand variables such as age, year of diagnosis, sex, stage, site of tumor involvement, tumor histology, grade, treatment modality, type of chemotherapy, and survival outcome Study Method: Retrospective chart review Participants: 42 What was the need for this study? …
