Sarcoma Team
Navigating a sarcoma diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but our dedicated experts are here to help you every step of the way. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the bones or connective tissues of the body, accounting for less than one percent of all solid cancers.
While more common cancers typically start in organs, soft tissue sarcomas form in supportive structures such as muscle, tendons, nerves, fat and blood vessels. These tumors can occur anywhere in the body, most often in the arms, legs, chest and abdomen.
While they pose unique challenges, getting evaluated by a team of high-level specialists ensures you receive a precise diagnosis and a personalized care plan.
Types of Sarcoma
We diagnose and treat a wide range of bone and soft tissue sarcomas across all age groups, including:
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Treatment and Care
Treating sarcoma presents unique challenges due to its rarity, various subtypes and proximity to vital structures like nerves and blood vessels. To overcome these challenges, we utilize a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach tailored to your specific diagnosis, tumor location and cancer stage. We collaborate closely to deliver precise treatment plans that maximize cure rates and maintain your quality of life.
Your care involves a wide network of specialists. National experts in radiology and pathology establish an accurate diagnosis, while our medical, surgical and radiation oncologists use multimodal therapies to shrink tumors and destroy cancer cells.
We combine updated tools, targeted therapies and advanced surgical techniques to provide you with the most effective care possible. Alongside our physicians, dedicated nurses, social workers and nutritionists work together to support all aspects of your physical and emotional well-being throughout your treatment journey.
Surgery is often the primary treatment for many types of sarcoma. Our orthopedic and surgical oncologists are experienced in removing tumors, including those located near vital structures like nerves and blood vessels. Whenever possible, our surgeons use advanced techniques to remove the cancer while preserving function and maintaining your quality of life.
Medical oncology involves the use of systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapies to shrink tumors before surgery or to eliminate remaining cancer cells afterward. Our medical oncologists develop customized plans based on the type and stage of your sarcoma, as well as your unique needs.
Radiation oncology plays a crucial role in the management of certain sarcomas, either before surgery to help shrink the tumor or after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence. Our specialized radiation oncologists utilize the latest technology to deliver precise and effective treatments, minimizing side effects while targeting cancer cells.
What is Sarcoma and How is it Treated?
Sarcoma is a rare group of cancers that can pose considerable challenges for both patients and their doctors. In the United States alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 13,500 new cases of soft tissue sarcomas and nearly 4,000 bone sarcomas will be diagnosed in 2024.
