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ReviewCancers2026

The Evolving Landscape of Systemic Therapy for Liposarcoma.

Hee Kyung Kim, Akshat Sarkari, Warren A Chow

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Review in Cancers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Hee Kyung KimChao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
Akshat SarkariChao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
Warren A ChowChao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Orange, CA 92868, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0889-5841

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesLiposarcoma represents a heterogeneous group of mesenchymal malignancies with distinct molecular profiles and clinical behaviors. While localized disease is managed with surgical resection, advanced or metastatic liposarcoma poses a significant therapeutic challenge due to limited response to traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy. This review summarizes current evidence-based systemic therapies and highlights recent advances in subtype-driven treatment strategies.

methodsWe review key clinical trials supporting the use of anthracycline regimens, trabectedin, eribulin, and nuclear export inhibition with selinexor, as well as emerging targeted approaches directed at MDM2 and CDK4 amplification. In addition, we discuss the evolving role of immunotherapy, including checkpoint inhibitors and engineered T-cell receptor therapies targeting cancer-testis antigens.

resultsIntegrating molecular biology with therapeutic development, we emphasize the importance of histologic and genomic classification in guiding treatment selection and clinical trial design.

conclusionContinued progress in biomarker-driven strategies and rational combination therapies is expected to further refine personalized treatment approaches and improve outcomes for patients with advanced liposarcoma.

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CDK4 inhibitionliposarcomaMDM2 amplificationsystemic therapytargeted therapyT-cell receptor therapyXPO1 inhibitor

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PMID42279279
PMCPMC13255753

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