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THE BURDEN
OF TGCT

Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) can cause pain, disability and reduced work productivity, with detrimental effects on quality of life and a substantial economic impact.1,2

Data from a global patient registry and prospective studies show how TGCT can significantly impact patients’ physical and mental health1,2

92%

(n=457/497)
reported pain*1

85%

(n=423/497)
reported limited
range of motion*1

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83%

(n=410/497)
reported stiffness/
tightness*1

19%

(n=25/135)
demonstrated at least
moderate anxiety or
depression
prior to study enrollment†2

TGCT can also place a heavy strain on social, professional and financial aspects of life (e.g., sick leave, medical costs)1,3

63%

(n=187/299)
were unable to perform
sport activities‡3

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23%

(n=115/497)
changed occupation or
retired prematurely*1

*The TGCT Support Registry (launched in 2022), collected questionnaire data every six months on patients’ TGCT experiences. N=497 across 32 countries: diffuse (n=355) nodular (n=94), and unknown subtype (n=48). Data cut off: October 6, 2022–December 06, 2023.1 Outcome reported from an EU subgroup analysis of TOPP (N=137), a prospective, observational study of patients with D-TGCT. Data was collected at baseline (12-month period prior to entry) and after 12 months of follow-up.2 ‡Members of the TGCT Facebook group, PVNS is Pants!!, completed a 6-month e-survey. Total: 337 responses from 30 countries (N-TGCT n=72; D-TGCT n=237; unknown subtype n=28).3

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In addition to burden of the disease, many patients with TGCT face a long and frustrating journey1

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D-TGCT, diffuse-type TGCT; PVNS, pigmented villonodular synovitis; TGCT, tenosynovial giant cell tumor; TOPP, TGCT Observational Platform Project.

References:

  1. Stern S, et al. Future Oncol. 2025:1–10.
  2. Lopez-Bastida J, et al. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2021;16(1):294.
  3. Mastboom MJL, et al. Interact J Med Res. 2018;7(1):e4.

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