Sarcoma is a rare and often serious cancer that affects soft tissue and sometimes connective tissue or bone. Soft tissue sarcomas can be found almost anywhere in the body, but most occur in arms and legs and include many different types and subtypes. Learn from experts about navigating treatments and your choices associated with sarcoma care.
Limb Salvage Surgery for Bone and Muscle Tumors
At just 18 years old, Phil G. was diagnosed with osteosarcoma near his knee. Amputation of his leg was a real possibility. Luckily, Phil instead underwent limb salvage surgery, an operation to remove tumors of...
A Team Approach for Treating Sarcoma in Children and Adults
On this episode of Patient Power, sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), listeners will learn about team approaches for treating sarcoma in both children and adults. Recognized around the...
Soft-Tissue Sarcoma: Why Expert Care is Critical
Soft tissue sarcomas can develop in muscle, fat, bone, blood vessels or deep layers of the skin. While some sarcomas can be mild, others can be awfully dangerous. This Patient...
Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Adults
Soft tissue sarcomas are malignant tumors that form in almost any part of the body, developing from fat, blood vessels, nerve, and deep skin tissues. These uncommon tumors can vary...