What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?

Soft tissue sarcomas are group of cancers that typically develop in the soft tissues surrounding, connecting or supporting the body’s structures and organs. These tissues includes muscles, joints, tendons, fat, blood vessels, nerves and tissues.Some soft-tissue tumors, such as lipomas and hemangiomas, are benign (not cancer). Others are malignant (cancer) and are called soft tissue sarcomas. There are more than 30 types of sarcoma cancer, making each extremely rare.

How are Sarcomas categorised :

Sarcomas are classified into groups that have similar types of cancer cells and symptoms. They usually are named for the type of tissue where they start. Sarcomas within a classification often are treated the same way.

Sarcomas of uncertain tissue type: In this type of sarcoma, doctors are not able to determine the exact type of tissue where the cancer began.

Risk Factors for Soft Tissue Sarcoma :

Anything that increases your chance of getting cancer is a risk factor. For sarcoma, risk factors include:

*Not everyone with risk factors gets sarcoma. However, if you have risk factors, it’s a good idea to discuss them with your health care provider.

Some cases of soft tissue sarcoma can be passed down from one generation to the next. Genetic counseling may be right for you.

Our experts customize your care to deliver the most successful treatment, while focusing on your quality of life.

What we can do for you:

Diagnosis of sarcomas can be challenging, but accurate diagnosis is essential to successful treatment. In fact, having an inaccurate or unsuccessful biopsy can be harmful.

Our pathologists are dedicated to sarcoma, and they use the latest, most-sophisticated tests to pinpoint the type and extent of the cancer.

Using a team approach that brings together specialists from many areas, we offer everything you need for diagnosis and treatment in one location. Our treatments draw upon the latest technology to save limbs, as well as function and appearance.

READ MORE ABOUT DIFFERENT TYPE OF SARCOMA INCLUDING: 

Childhood soft tissue sarcoma

Ewing’s sarcoma