Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (Cont.)

Treatment for Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is generally treated the same as osteosarcoma and appears to have a similar response to treatment.
 
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma treatment options vary based on factors such as:
 
  • Whether the malignant fibrous histiocytoma is localized or metastatic
  • Where the tumor is found
  • The patient's age and general health.
     
In general, treatment options for malignant fibrous histiocytoma include surgery and chemotherapy. Patients should work with their doctors to develop a treatment plan that meets their medical needs and personal values. Choosing the most appropriate malignant fibrous histiocytoma treatments is a decision that ideally involves the patient, the family, and the healthcare team.
 
Treating Localized Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
Treatment of localized malignant fibrous histiocytoma may include chemotherapy followed by surgery to remove the tumor and surrounding tissue.
 
Metastatic Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Treatment
There is no standard treatment for cancer that cannot be removed with surgery or cancer cells that have spread (metastasized). In these situations, the malignant fibrous histiocytoma prognosis is poor.
 

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Prognosis

The malignant fibrous histiocytoma prognosis will depend on:
 
  • The size and location of malignant fibrous histiocytoma
  • Whether the malignant fibrous histiocytoma is localized or metastatic
  • How the cancer cells look under the microscope
  • The patient's age and general health.
     
In most cases, the malignant fibrous histiocytoma five-year survival rate ranges from 25 to 55 percent.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD