Conference on Challenges in Sarcoma
Field of Expertise – Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignant tumors arising in connective tissues such as muscles, fat, nerves, and blood vessels. Their diagnosis and management require close interdisciplinary collaboration between oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists. Due to the rarity and complexity of STS, high-quality evidence is often limited, and clinical decision-making can be challenging. Many questions remain controversial or unresolved, particularly in areas where prospective data are lacking or retrospective studies provide conflicting results.
This field relies heavily on expert consensus to guide treatment strategies, refine existing guidelines, and offer practical recommendations tailored to real-world settings. Continuous dialogue and collaboration across specialties are essential to improve patient outcomes, advance research, and standardize care practices globally. The Conference on Controversies in Sarcoma (CCS) provides a unique platform to foster this exchange and build international consensus on key clinical topics.