Why Choose Us for Sarcoma Treatment
Huntsman Cancer Institute is a recognized leader in sarcoma research and treatment due to our comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach and pioneering research initiatives.
Our Sarcoma Care Team includes dedicated experts specializing in various aspects of sarcoma care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment utilizing surgical, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy approaches, as well as long-term follow-up. This team collaborates closely to develop personalized treatment plans for each patient, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care.
Specialized Treatments
We offer a comprehensive range of specialized treatments for sarcoma patients, integrating advanced surgical techniques, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and participation in clinical trials.
Surgical Treatments
Surgery is often the primary treatment for localized sarcomas. Our surgical oncology team employs limb-sparing surgeries to remove tumors while preserving or rebuilding the affected limb's function. This approach is applicable in the vast majority of extremity sarcoma cases. For sarcomas in the chest or abdomen, or associated with organs, our surgeons employ similarly function-optimizing techniques.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is used most frequently before surgery or after surgery for soft-tissue sarcomas to eliminate cancer cells that have invaded surrounding tissues. In other circumstances, radiation therapy is used as the principal treatment of sarcomas that are not removable with surgery. We utilize advanced radiation techniques, including proton therapy, to deliver precise radiation doses to tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
Chemotherapy
Sarcoma treatment includes traditional chemotherapies for bone sarcomas and some specific soft-tissue sarcomas, or other systemic treatments (applied in pill or infusion form) that avoid some of the known unpleasant side effects of traditional chemotherapies.
Clinical Trials and Research
We operate the only Phase 1 clinical cancer research program in the region, offering approximately 325 clinical trials open to patients. These trials provide access to cutting-edge therapies and investigational treatments, contributing to advancements in sarcoma care. We also have a number of sarcoma-specific clinical trials open at any given time.
Our Expertise
Our Sarcoma Care Team offers comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, genetic counselors, nurses, dietitians, and social workers. In addition to clinical care, we are at the forefront of sarcoma research and have made significant contributions, including the development of mouse models to study sarcoma initiation and progression.
Patient Care Philosophy
We believe no one should face cancer alone. Our dedicated and world-renowned doctors, nurses, and medical staff are at the forefront of patient-centered care. We treat the whole person, not just their cancer.
Each day, our medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists work together across disciplines to create and coordinate treatment plans for every patient. We understand cancer is a complex disease. That is why we use a team approach that includes social workers and support groups, as well as wellness and integrative health services such as acupuncture, massage, creative arts, and more.
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Sarcoma Research
We continue to be at the forefront of sarcoma research, focusing on understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying different sarcoma types.
Our researchers have developed genetically engineered mouse models for various sarcomas, such as alveolar soft part sarcoma, clear cell sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and synovial sarcoma. These models are instrumental in testing and improving cancer treatments, as well as in conducting basic research to understand the mechanisms and genetic basis of sarcoma development.
Clinical Trials
Make an Appointment with a Sarcoma Specialist
To make an appointment with a sarcoma specialist, fill out our appointment form or call 801-587-7000. Our team will determine if your insurance covers treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute or if you need a referral from a primary care doctor.
External providers can refer a patient using the online referral form or by calling 801-587-7000 to speak to a patient registration specialist.
Sarcoma Basics
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Bone sarcomas are rare diseases in which cancerous cells form in the bone. These types of cancers are seen most often in children and young adults.
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Soft-tissue sarcomas are tumors that can happen in many different tissues in the body. Most soft-tissue sarcomas begin in the arms, legs, chest or abdomen.
