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PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS

Please note that we are unable to publish some presentations

 

 

 

Functional outcomes after bone tumour surgery

Emma Gendall, Rachel Rathore, Jade Haines, Elizabeth McEwen, Robert Grimer

Ms Rachel Rathore and   Ms Emma Gendall - Birmingham University and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham

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Aggressive re-resection and surgical management of retroperitoneal sarcoma can improve survival

R Lochan, G Pretorius, JJ French, DM Manas

Dr Rajiv Lochan - Newcastle University Hospitals

Abstract   Presentation

 

 

 

Complications of extendable prosthesis in children who survive longer than 10 years

Abudu A, Chotel F, Jeys L, Carter S, Tillman R, Grimer R

Mr Seggy Abudu - Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham

Abstract   Presentation

 

 

 

Assessment of radiotherapy set-up error for limb sarcoma using electronic portal imaging (epi)

Eleanor Gill, Wendy Ella, Beatrice Seddon, Anna Cassoni.

Dr Wendy Ella - University College London Hospital

Abstract   Presentation

 

 

 

Surgery for breast sarcoma

Pencavel TD, Allan CH, Giblin V, Thomas JM, Hayes AJ

Dr Tim Pencavel - Royal Marsden Hospital

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Angiosarcoma:  Single centre experience and call for collaborative audit

D Williamson, S Kumar, R Turner

Dr Rob Turner - Leeds University Hospitals

Abstract   Presentation

 

 

 

Fibromatosis - surgical treatment

Mr Andrew Hayes - Royal Marsden Hospital

Presentation

 

 

  Fibromatosis - systemic treatment

Prof Ian Judson - Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research

Presentation

 

 

 

Quality of life in childhood cancer survivors

Prof Chris Eiser - Sheffield University

Presentation

 

 

 

Late endocrine problems in cancer patients

Prof Richard Ross - Sheffield University

Presentation

 

 

 

Effects of cancer treatment on subsequent fertility

Dr Allan Pacey - Sheffield University

Abstract   Presentation

 

 

 

Controlling symptoms caused by cancer treatment

Dr Julia Riley and Dr Clare Smith - Royal Marsden Hospital

Presentation not available

 

 

 

Why involve patients in research - what are the benefits?

Prof Sam Ahmedzai - Sheffield University

Presentation

 

 

 

Patients' involvement in research trials

Ms Tracey Green - North Trent Cancer Research Panel

Presentation

 

 

 

Adjuvant treatment for GIST

Prof Penella Woll - Weston Park Hospital Sheffield and Sheffield University

Presentation

 

 

 

Adjuvant treatment for GIST - patient viewpoint

Mrs Judith Robinson

Presentation

 

 

 

Treatment of uterine leiomyosarcoma

Dr Beatrice Seddon - University College London Hospital

Presentation

 

 

 

Treatment of uterine leiomyosarcoma - patient viewpoint -

Mrs Shirley Collings

Presentation

 

 

 

The Cancer Reform Strategy

Prof Mike Richards - National Cancer Director

Presentation

 

 

 

Meeting the needs of children and young people

Dr Jeremy Whelan - University College London Hospital

Presentation not available

 

 

 

Issues relating to long-term follow-up

Dr Diana Greenfield - Sheffield University Cancer Research Centre

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What can molecular pathology do for you ?

Dr David Hughes - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Abstract   Presentation

 

 

 

National Cancer Intelligence Network - providing data to improve sarcoma services

Dr Gill Lawrence - West Midlands Cancer Intelligence Unit

Presentation

 

 

 

Cost of surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma in a university teaching hospital

MH Robinson, S Heining, M Sokal, NFS Watson

Mr Mike Robinson - Nottingham University Hospitals

Abstract   Presentation

 

 

POSTER ABSTRACTS  
 

High Grade Sarcoma: Spontaneous Regression Following Immuno-modulation

Kalladka D, Evans A, Rankin EM, Ferguson M: Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom

 

 
 

Patients Experiences of the Sarcoma Care Pathway  Poster Presentation

Anita Killingworth, Lin Russell, Andrea Hughes, Tracy Moran, Esther Reilly, Julie Bennett, Jane Forsythe: Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham

 

 
 

Leiomyosarcoma of vascular origin: Is there a need to change treatment strategy?

R Abed, A Abudu, R J Grimer, R M Tillman, S R Carter, L Jeys: Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Oncology Service, Birmingham, UK

 

 
 

Fungating Soft Tissue tumours of limb and limb girdle

BRB Arumilli, V Lenin Babu, A Chan, T Khan, A S Paul: Regional Sarcoma Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary

 

 
 

Accuracy of Trucut and Incision Biopsy in the diagnosis of soft tissue masses 

Jeff Auyeung, Petra Dildey, Shona Murray, Craig Gerrand: North of England Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

 

 
 

VORTEX-BIOBANK: Translational Tissue Banking Study

Elliott RM1, Hughes A2, Irlam-Jones J1, Grimer R3, Hughes DE4, Billingham LJ2, Robinson MH4, West CML1

1Academic Radiation Oncology, The University of Manchester, Christie Hospital NHS Trust

2Cancer Research UK Trials Unit, Institute for Cancer Studies, University of Birmingham

3Orthopaedic Oncology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital,  Birmingham

4Weston Park Hospital, Cancer Research Centre,  Sheffield

 

 
 

Pharmocogenetic profiling of GISTs in clinical service: aiding diagnosis and predicting imatinib response

Howard E, Pushpakom S, Wallace A, Banarjee S, Leahy M, Newman W: Manchester NHS Hospitals and Manchester University

 

 
 

De-differented liposarcomas of the extremities

Jeys L, Abed R, Sumathi VS, Grimer RJ.: Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham

 

 

 

Refining the diagnostic criteria for soft tissue sarcomas

Elizabeth McEwen, Jade Haines, Rachel Rathore, Emma Gendall, Ashwin Kulkarni, Robert Grimer:  Birmingham University Medical School and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham

 

 
 

Successful trans-Atlantic collaboration in a randomised controlled trial in osteosarcoma:EURAMOS1 (ISRCTN67613327; a trial conducted as part of ect-eurocores) – a potential model for collaboration in rare diseases

Jeremy Whelan1,11, Matthew Sydes5,11, Stefan Bielack7,8,10, Sigbjørn Smeland S2,12, Neyssa Marina3,9, Beth May5,11,Trude Butterfass-Bahloul6,10, Rachel Morgan5,11, Martha Perisoglou1,11, Dorothe Carrle7,10, Mark Bernstein4,9

1UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; 2Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo N; 3Stanford University Medical Center, USA;  4IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, CDN; 5MRC Clinical Trials Unit, London, UK; 6Coordinating Centre for Clinical Trials (KKS), University of Muenster D; 7Olgahospital, Stuttgart, D;  8University Children’s Hospital, University of Muenster D; 9Children’s Oncology Group; 10Cooperative Osteosarkomstudiengruppe; 11European Osteosarcoma Intergroup; 12Scandinavian Sarcoma Group

 

 
 

Clear Cell Sarcoma. The Royal Marsden Experience

Matthew A Clark, Maria B Johnson, Khin Thway, Cyril Fisher, J Meirion Thomas, Andrew J Hayes: Sarcoma and Melanoma Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, London

 

 
 

Epitheliod  angiosarcoma:  Use of  angiographic embolisation and radiotherapy to control recurrent haemorrhage.

Barber W A1,   Scriven P2,   Turner D3,   Hughes D4,   Wyld L2.

Department of General Surgery1, Radiology3 and Histopathology4,  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Academic Unit of Surgical Oncology2, University of Sheffield

 

 
 

ATM and KIT protein expression in leiomyosarcoma and GISTs

Ul-Hassan A, Sisley K, Hughes D, Robinson MH, Reed MWR:  University of Sheffield

 

 
 

Chemotherapy in Metastatic Osteosarcoma with pericardial infiltration

Venugopal.B, White.J.D: Western Infirmary, Glasgow