What is the next line of treatment for synovial lung sarcoma after chemotherapy and surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

My friend is a 28-year-old male diagnosed with synovial lung sarcoma a year ago. He received about four to five cycles of chemotherapy and underwent total tumor resection afterward.

A couple of months later, a cardiac tumor was found and total resection was done as well. After four months a small lesion was found in the brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). I believe it is in the left occipital lobe as informed to me. There are no symptoms, only mild headaches, and no neurological deficits. I have done a couple of researches to find out the cause and the prognosis, I came up with a couple of etiologies and found that this might be linked with SYT1–SSX mutation. Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. Synovial sarcoma of the lung is a very rare disease. You are confusing between gene mutation and metastasis. Gene mutations occur during disease progression and are responsible for more and more mutations. But we do not know why your friend developed this disease in the first place. In most cases, it does not happen because of genetic inheritance. You have not mentioned what your doctor has told you about brain lesions. If it is very small, it can be treated with a gamma knife or conventional radiation therapy. More recurrence can occur in the future. As more and more recurrences occur, treatment will become difficult.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Regards.

What is the next line of treatment for synovial lung sarcoma after chemotherapy and surgery?

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