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What is the definition of Chondrosarcoma?
Chondrosarcoma is a rare, slow-growing form of bone cancer that develops in the bones or the cartilage. The cartilage is the connective tissue from which most bones develop. Chondrosarcomas appear in bones or cartilage at the base of the skull, arms, scapula, ribs, pelvis, knee, femur (thighbone), or tibia.
What are the symptoms of Chondrosarcoma?
Symptoms of chondrosarcoma depend on the cartilage or bone that is involved and include the appearance of a large mass on the affected bone, swelling and pressure surrounding the mass, muscle wasting, gradually increasing pain not relieved with rest, constant pain that worsens at night, and fracture of the affected bone. A chondrosarcoma that appears on the spine may cause weakness, numbness, and an inability to control the release of urine (incontinence) or bowels.
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What are the current treatments for Chondrosarcoma?
Treatment for chondrosarcoma depends on a patient’s age, overall health, medical history, the stage and location of the cancer, and may include surgery to remove the tumor, bone reconstructive surgery, amputation, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and physical therapy.
Who are the top Chondrosarcoma Local Doctors?
Elite in Chondrosarcoma
Hematology Oncology
Elite in Chondrosarcoma
Hematology Oncology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
Experience:
47+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Gary Schwartz is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondrosarcoma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1986.

Elite in Chondrosarcoma
Hematology Oncology
Elite in Chondrosarcoma
Hematology Oncology

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondrosarcoma. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Chondrosarcoma
Surgical Oncology
Elite in Chondrosarcoma
Surgical Oncology

Duke Cancer Center

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
Experience:
32+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

As an orthopaedic oncologist, I am passionate about providing the best diagnostic and therapeutic surgical care for patients with benign or malignant bone or soft tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system. As the director of the Sarcoma program at the Duke Cancer Institute, my passion is building our team to provide the best clinical care and basic scientific, translational and clinical research to serve our patients. Dr. Brigman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondrosarcoma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Brigman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are the latest Chondrosarcoma Clinical Trials?
A Phase 1 Open-Label, Dose-Escalation and Dose-Expansion Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Anti-Tumor Activity of IACS-6274 as Monotherapy and in Combination in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors

Summary: To find the highest tolerable dose of IACS-6274 that can be given alone, in combination with bevacizumab and paclitaxel, or in combination with capivasertib to patients who have solid tumors. The safety and tolerability of the study drug(s) will also be studied.

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Phase II Study of Enasidenib in IDH2-mutated Malignant Sinonasal and Skull Base Tumors

Background: Cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base are rare. They often are not diagnosed until they are at an advanced stage, and they often spread to other parts of the body. These cancers may have mutations in a gene called IDH2. Researchers want to find out if a drug (enasidenib) that targets the IDH2 mutation can help people with these cancers.