Welcome to your monthly dose of health and wellness information. Each month, we will dive into practical tips, interview physician leaders and share the latest developments in different fields of medicine.

Mass General Brigham physicians have had the privilege of caring for thousands of Bermudian patients in Boston over the years, spanning a wide variety of conditions and complexities.

To kick off this exciting new feature, we will first look at questions we often get about sarcoma with Edwin Choy, MD, PhD, oncologist at Mass General Brigham and the director of sarcoma research in the Division of Haematology Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

What types of cancers do you most often treat in international patients?

My work is focused on sarcomas and related complex connective tissue tumours. My team and I treat adult patients (age 18 and up) at every stage, from early detection to advanced, metastatic disease.

What are some of the most challenging cases you tend to treat?

Some of the most difficult cases I’ve treated have involved patients with late-stage connective tissue cancer (stage IV). These cancers have spread throughout the body, and the prognosis is often very poor. But even in the most advanced cases, we don’t give up. We explore a combination of treatments including drug therapy, surgery and experimental treatments.

Research is constantly evolving, and we have access to new therapies that aren’t available elsewhere, such as cryoablation, pulsed electric field therapy, proton radiation and minimally invasive procedures.

What role does research play in your practice?

I lead clinical trials for connective tissue oncology at Mass General. We run studies at every stage, from Phase 1 to Phase 3, testing new drugs, treatment combinations and novel therapies. Our goal is to have clinical trials available for all patients with advanced sarcomas, to give every patient, no matter their diagnosis or stage, access to the most promising new therapies.

If you would like to request an appointment or learn more about care at Mass General Brigham, our dedicated international patient services team is here to answer any questions. Our staff helps Bermudian patients and their families understand their care options, make appointments, navigate logistics and ensure a smooth journey between Bermuda and Boston. If part of your care planning includes insurance, we recommend speaking with your insurance company before requesting an appointment.

• Contact our international patient services team atpatientcare@mgb.orgor visitMassGeneralBrigham.org/Bermuda