Sarcoma is a general term that refers to a broad range of cancers that can occur in the bones and the connective tissues, which includes muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and the lining of the joints.
Our team of North American and European Board Certified expert hematologists and oncologists offer comprehensive care for common and complex sarcoma cases to enhance the patient’s quality of life.
Diagnosis
With more than 70 types of sarcoma, diagnosis and treatment depend on sarcoma type, location, and other factors. Our highly skilled physicians perform a thorough physical examination of the patient to provide an accurate of the type and stage of sarcoma along with other diagnostic tests, which may include:
- X-rays
- CT scans
- MRI tests
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scans
The doctor may also recommend a biopsy to extract a piece of tissue to determine whether the cells are cancerous and what kind of cancer they represent.
Treatment
Our expert physicians offer personalized treatment plans catered to the patient’s individual medical needs and the type of sarcoma, its location, and whether it has spread to other parts of the body.
Treatment for sarcoma may include:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Ablation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Radiation therapy
