Bernd Kasper

Management of Soft Tissue and Visceral Leiomyosarcomas

Importance Leiomyosarcoma is a rare and heterogeneous malignant mesenchymal neoplasm associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Given recent advances in biologic understanding and the complexity of leiomyosarcoma, a consensus-driven approach is needed to harmonize manag...

Patient-centred and fit-for-purpose clinical trials in rare cancers: lessons from sarcomas for operationalising 2024 WHO Guidance and ICH E6(R3)

Rare cancers account for approximately one quarter of cancer diagnoses in Europe, yet prevailing clinical trial governance frameworks were developed for common malignancies and conventional randomised designs. The 2024 WHO Guidance for best practices for clinical trials and ICH E...