Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that grows in the cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in the body. Sarcomas are most common in bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, nerves, fat and blood vessels of the arms and legs. There are more than 50 different types of sarcoma but the two most common are soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma (osteosarcoma).
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cancer Center
An oncology department providing a full spectrum of cancer care, including diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, medical and radiation oncology, and supportive care to guide…
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Sarcoma Program
A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for sarcoma, which are tumors that grow in bone, muscle, tendons, blood vessels, and other connective tissues,…
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Radiation Oncology
An oncology department using advanced radiation therapy to treat cancer, with personalized planning and care to target tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.