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ArticleESMO open2022

Setting the international research agenda for sarcoma together with patients and carers: first results of the Sarcoma Patient EuroNet (SPAEN) priority setting partnership.

O Husson, C Drabbe, K Schuster, P van Kampen, C Koops, M Weidema, R Davidson, M Wartenberg, E Artzner, O Gonzato and 6 more

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Article in ESMO open, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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16 authors.

O HussonDepartment of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Division of Clinical Studies, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, London, UK.
C DrabbeDepartment of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
K SchusterSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany.
P van KampenDutch Sarcoma Patient Platform, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
C KoopsDutch Sarcoma Patient Platform, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
M WeidemaDepartment of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
R DavidsonSarcoma UK, London, UK.
M WartenbergSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany; German Sarcoma Foundation, Wölfersheim, Germany; National Center for Tumor Diseases Germany, Heidelberg, Germany.
E ArtznerSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany.
O GonzatoSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany; Trust Paola Gonzato-Rete Sarcoma, Italy.
N FernandezSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany.
B KasperSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany; German Sarcoma Foundation, Wölfersheim, Germany; Sarcoma Unity, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim University Medical Center, Mannheim Cancer Center, Mannheim, Germany.
K PilgermannSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany.
R WilsonSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany; Sarcoma UK, London, UK.
W T A van der GraafDepartment of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
G van OortmerssenSarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN), Wölfersheim, Germany; Dutch Sarcoma Patient Platform, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Electronic address: gerard.vanoortmerssen@gmail.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundResearch in sarcomas has historically been the domain of scientists and clinicians attempting to understand the disease to develop effective treatments. This traditional approach of placing scientific rigor before the patient's reality is changing. This evolution is reflected in the growth of patient-centered organizations and patient advocacy groups that seek to meaningfully integrate patients into the research process. The aims of this study are to identify the unanswered questions regarding sarcomas (including gastrointestinal stromal tumors and desmoid fibromatosis) from patient, carer, and clinical perspectives and examine how patients and carers want to be involved in sarcoma research.

methodsThe Patient-Powered Research Network of Sarcoma Patients EuroNet set up a Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) in collaboration with stakeholders from the sarcoma research field. This PSP is largely based on the James Lind Alliance methodology.

resultsIn total, 264 sarcoma patients (73%) and carers (27%) from all over the world participated in the online survey and covered the full spectrum of sarcomas. The topics mentioned were labeled in accordance with the Common Scientific Outline of the International Cancer Research Partnership and lists for potential research topics, advocacy topics, and requests for information were constructed. With regard to patient and carer involvement, 64% were very willing to be actively involved and mainly in the following areas: sharing perspectives, discussing patient-clinician interactions, and attending research meetings.

conclusionsThe first results of this sarcoma PSP identified important research questions, but also important topics for patient advocacy groups and further improvement of information materials. Sarcoma patients and carers have a strong wish to be involved in multiple aspects of sarcoma research. The next phase will identify the top 10 research priorities per tumor type. These priorities will provide guidance for research that will achieve greatest value and impact.

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CaregiversSarcomaHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment Outcomedesmoid fibromatosisgastrointestinal stromal tumorpatient advocacypatient involvementpriority setting partnershipsarcoma

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PMCPMC9271500

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