We are delighted to present the annual CTOS meeting in beautiful San Diego. We have created an exciting program that will showcase talks that provide the latest scientific discovery, translational research, and multidisciplinary care for bone and soft tissue sarcomas. We also aim to continue broadening the expertise of CTOS by expanding the disciplines that attend the meeting. So, bring a friend from outside the sarcoma community and invite them to contribute to our field.

This meeting’s theme is Addressing Tumor Heterogeneity. Sarcomas are dynamic systems that change temporally and spatially under therapeutic selection, and we are more than one intervention away from curing many of them. We will have a scientific session devoted to highlighting current efforts and future directions to address inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity in sarcoma.

The Sarcoma of the Year is Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma. These are exciting times in the liposarcoma field, and we will highlight the preclinical, translational, and clinical discoveries advancing the care of this patient population.

Other highlights of this year’s program include a new Foundations of Sarcoma Science Symposium (FSSS) on Wednesday, November 13. This will run concurrently with our usual Wednesday meetings including TARPSWG and Ultra-Rare Sarcomas. The FSSS will end before the SARC meeting. We will also have two lively Debates during the meeting focused on approaches to targeting drug resistance and the role of hypofractionated radiation therapy in current practice.

Of course, CTOS is known for multidisciplinary networking so enjoy socializing with colleagues at the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening at the Malibu Farms Restaurant overlooking San Diego Bay, interact with presenters during the Poster Reception on Thursday evening, and finally, we will welcome you aboard the USS Midway for the Friday Night Gala! CTOS will have the entire aircraft carrier for the evening where you can experience different flight simulators, take guided tours of this floating city, as well as enjoy great food, drinks, dancing, and fireworks!! As a reminder, it is mandatory that you wear closed-toe shoes without heels on the USS Midway.

 
We look forward to seeing you in San Diego this year for another informative and highly collaborative meeting.


Sincerely yours,

Damon Reed, M.D., 2024 CTOS President


2024 Program Committee
Ana Sebio, M.D.
B. Ashleigh Guadagnolo, M.D., MPH
Jason Sicklick, M.D.
Odion Binitie, M.D.