Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Marjan Khan M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

The predominant therapy for malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor is surgical resection. Adjunctive chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be required.

Medical Therapy

Radiation

• Radiation will be used in conjunction with surgery, especially if the limb was not amputated. Radiation is rarely used as a sole treatment.

Chemotherapy

• In some instances, the oncologist may choose chemotherapy drugs when treating a patient with neurofibrosarcoma, usually in conjunction with surgery. Patients undergoing chemotherapy must be prepared for the side effects that come with any other chemotherapy treatment, such as hair loss, lethargy, weakness, etc.