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Aneurysmal bone cysts are blood filled cysts that although benign can cause significant problems in the local area of occurrence. We have covered the topic in episode 15, this particular episode we have a wonderful guest, Maya. Maya shares her diagnosis of an ABC, her presentation, symptoms and treatment, chronicling her journey. Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/ Dr. Sarah Ballatori: www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/i…llatori-3abb6111

In Episode 38, we discussed reconstructive options for the lower extremity. Similar considerations exist for the upper extremity. The upper extremity, although not used for weight bearing and ambulation, is very important for human activities of daily living. In this episode we discuss the challenges and considerations for reconstructing tumors of the upper extremity. Payne CE, Hofer SO, Zhong T, Griffin AC, Ferguson PC, Wunder JS. Functional outcome following upper limb soft tissue sarcoma resection with flap reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 May;66(5):601-7. Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/ Dr. Sarah Ballatori: www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/i…llatori-3abb6111

The Plastic Surgeon is a key member of the Sarcoma care team with expertise in complex reconstruction. This episode reviews the past, present and future techniques for plastic surgery reconstruction in sarcoma patients with Dr. Dana Bregman. . Thomas B et al. The Therapeutic Role of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Interdisciplinary Treatment of Soft-Tissue Sarcomas in Germany-Cross-Sectional Results of a Prospective Nationwide Observational Study (PROSa). Cancers (Basel). 2022 Sep 2;14(17) Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/

Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcomas are one of the most common sarcomas. This class of tumors are aggressive with a risk of local recurrence and distant metastasis. We discuss the presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management of these sarcomas. Bennett C, Bharadwaj S, Arndt A, Chawla A. A systematic review of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the chest wall. Chin Clin Oncol. 2023 Dec;12(6):66. Lesovaya EA, Fetisov TI, Bokhyan BY, Senchenko MA, Rogozhin DV, Maksimova VP, Demko AN, Belitsky GA, Yakubovskaya MG, Kirsanov KI. Genetic Heterogeneity of Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma: Is There Potential for Targeted Therapy? Cancers (Basel). 2025 Nov 10;17(22):3613 Sun H, Liu J, Hu F, Xu M, Leng A, Jiang F, Chen K. Current research and management of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma/myofibrosarcoma. Front Genet. 2023 Feb 16;14:1109491 xFind out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/ Dr. Sarah Ballatori: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/sarah-ballatori-3abb6111

For many years amputation was the mainstay for surgical interventions for patients with sarcoma. As our knowledge regarding sarcomas grew in concert with improved medical therapies, intervention and technology, Other options developed. In this episode we review the options for intervention of tumors of the lower extremity with a focus on the femur. Jyoti, Nitish Jagdish; Kishor, Kamal; Kapoor, Love; Sugumar, Pon Aravindhan A.; Janardhanan, Ritvik; Kumar, Rajesh; Rano, Dyuti Deepta; Yadav, Dheeraj; Shankar, Vivek; Kumar, Venkatesan Sampath; Khan, Shah Alam. Recent advances in limb salvage surgery. Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 3(1):p 64-74, Jan–Jun 2024 Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/ Dr. Sarah Ballatori: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/sarah-ballatori-3abb6111

July is Sarcoma awareness month!! A diagnosis of sarcoma can have a lasting impact on patients and families. For those who have been diagnosed and their families, there are resources and groups dedicated to educate, support and raise awareness. In this episode we highlight the MIBagents! A nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a better community and support for patients with pediatric osteosarcoma and their families. They accomplish this through many various patient programs, engaging clinicians, scientists and patients. Links https://www.mibagents.org Sarcoma strong Annual 5k - https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=2167&rfrl=leIOZdAxZ%2BA724wBbO5ycg%3D%3D Team - UMMC Orthopaedics Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/ Dr. Sarah Ballatori: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/sarah-ballatori-3abb6111

Synovial chondromatosis is a benign process that results in the formation of numerous loose bodies within a joint. This can lead to significant functional limitations as well as pain. In this episode, we discuss its pathogenesis, diagnosis and management options. Habusta SF, Mabrouk A, Tuck JA. Synovial Chondromatosis. 2023 Apr 22. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. PMID: 29262110 Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/ Dr. Sarah Ballatori: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/sarah-ballatori-3abb6111

Following a brief break, there is no better time for a brief review and catch up. During this episode we go over some commonly used terminology and processes along the sarcoma timeline with the new addition to our team, and host Dr. Sarah Ballatori Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Sarah Ballatori: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/sarah-ballatori-3abb6111

Artificial intelligence continues to gain popularity as society identifies its uses and benefits. AI has shown promise despite being in the early phases of implementation in sarcoma care. For this episode we discuss Artificial intelligence, its present and the future in sarcoma care. Bozzo A, Tsui JMG, Bhatnagar S, Forsberg J. Deep Learning and Multimodal Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Jun 1;32(11):e523-e532. Bozzo, A., Hollingsworth, A., Chatterjee, S. et al. A multimodal neural network with gradient blending improves predictions of survival and metastasis in sarcoma. npj Precis. Onc. 8, 188 (2024). sarcomaAIhub.com Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/

Musculoskeletal oncology (or Orthopaedic Oncology) is the field that is focused on diagnosing and treating cancers or tumors that affect bone and soft tissue. This requires a complex understanding of surgical, medical, radiologic and pathologic principles with a goal of ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and preserving function as well as quality of life. Along with the above, musculoskeletal oncologists pursue many career pathways that intersect and are woven into the fabric of providing care. In this first episode of our multi-part series, we discuss the Education Pathway, along with its challenges and successes, with an esteemed panel. This episode was held at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Meeting in Chicago Illinois on September 11, 2024 Contributors*** Dr. Mark Scarborough, Dr. Gregory Domson, Dr. Cara Cipriano, Dr. Tessa Balach, Dr. Lukas Nystrom, Dr. Benjamin Miller Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/

There are multiple team members who all play an important role in providing coordinated multidisciplinary care for the betterment of patients with sarcomas and tumors. A pathologist is a key member of the team with an extremely important role. Pathologic analysis remains the standard for diagnosis and tumor analysis. We discuss the role of the pathologist in tumor diagnosis with Dr. Obeidin Farres. Obeidin F. What's new in bone and soft tissue pathology 2023: guidelines for molecular testing. J Pathol Transl Med. 2023 May;57(3):184-187. Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/

July is Sarcoma awareness month! Sarcoma Strong remains an amazing resource and a way to be involved in the fight against Sarcoma. For the 2024 Sarcoma awareness month, we have Dr. DiCaprio, founder of Sarcoma Strong as our guest. Sarcoma Strong continues to evolve and grow providing a community and fighting sarcoma by supporting sarcoma research. We discuss the continued evolution of Sarcoma Strong, the annual 5K event and future direction. Flagship -saratoga springs > 600 ppl El paso, Boston, Cooper MD anderson NJ, UCSF, ATL Georgia, UF, Summa health, Henry ford detroit me=ic Links http://www.sarcomastrong.com https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=1956 ::after Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath as well as tenosynovial giant cell tumors are similar appearing tumors on imaging and pathology that occur in different parts of the body. TGCT occurs within joints particularly the knee and the tendon sheath variant occurs along the tendons of the hands and feet. Treatment options vary depending on the location and presentation, in this episode we discuss the two diagnoses, management and treatment. Kager M, Kager R, Fałek P, Fałek A, Szczypiór G, Niemunis-Sawicka J, Rzepecka-Wejs L, Starosławska E, Burdan F. Tenosynovial giant cell tumor. Folia Med Cracov. 2022;62(2):93-107 van der Heijden L, Spierenburg G, Kendal JK, Bernthal NM, van de Sande MAJ. Multimodal management of tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCT) in the landscape of new druggable targets. J Surg Oncol. 2023 Sep;128(3):478-488 Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/

Giant Cell Tumors of bone are common bone tumors. They can cause pain and present with a mass. They can be isolated to one bone or affect multiple bones. They can also metastasize to the lungs. Treatment for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone can be Surgical or Medical. We discuss the presentation, clinical findings and options for intervention. Hartmann W, Harder D, Baumhoer D. Giant Cell-Rich Tumors of Bone. Surg Pathol Clin. 2021 Dec;14(4):695-706. Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/

A continuation of our series featuring Sarcoma stories with Janet Panoch. Janet's Daughter was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 12 and going through the process with her daughter inspired Janet to do more for sarcoma patients. She obtained a PhD and has worked since then to help and educate other families going through a sarcoma diagnosis. We discuss her amazing journey from diagnosis to present. https://osteosarcomadecisionaid.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpanoch/ Find out More about our Doctors: Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe: www.linkedin.com/in/izuchukwu-ibe-a073537a/ Dr. Elyse Brinkmann: www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-brinkmann/