WW #39/2024: Soft Tissue & Bone Sarcoma

What was the gold standard of treatment for bone and soft tissue sarcomas before the 1980s?

• Chemotherapy

• Radiotherapy

• Amputation

• Limb Salvage Surgery

Which of the following is NOT a type of soft tissue?

• Fat tissues

• Muscle

• Nerves

• Cartilage

What is the survival rate for osteosarcoma patients after the introduction of chemotherapy in the 1980s?

• > 50% - 75%

• 10-15%

• < 45%

• 85% - 90%

Who is known for developing the Kennedy’s Protocol for osteosarcoma treatment?

• Mario Campanacci

• Prof. Zulmi Wan

• Dr. Nawaz Hussain

• Dr. Norman Jaffe

What is the primary age group affected by primary bone cancers?

• 0-10 years

• Over 70 years

• 10-25 years

• 35-70 years

Which of the following is a malignant soft tissue tumor?

• Liposarcoma

• Lipoma

• Haemangioma

• Fibromatosis

What imaging method is mentioned as having better resolution for diagnosing tumors?

• X-ray

• CT scan

• Ultrasound

• MRI

What type of surgery became an option in the 1980s for limb cancers?

• Amputation

• Limb Salvage Surgery

• Radiotherapy

• Chemotherapy

Which of the following is a treatment option for secondary bone metastasis?

• Limb Salvage Surgery

• Amputation

• Chemotherapy

• All of the above

What is the role of teamwork in the management of musculo-skeletal tumors?

• No teamwork is necessary

• Collaboration among various specialists

• Only oncologists are involved

• Only surgeons are involved