Soft tissue sarcoma arises in soft tissue that connects, supports, and surrounds other tissues and organs in the body. Soft tissues include muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and linings of the joints.
Since this type of tissue is present throughout the body, soft tissue sarcoma can occur anywhere in your body. However, the tumor typically develops in your arms, legs, and belly.
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we design personalized multimodal treatment plans by collaborating with skilled surgeons, pathologists, and radiation oncologists from prominent institutions.
Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare malignant tumor that grows uncontrollably and spreads to other parts of the body from the tumor site. The most common symptom of soft tissue sarcoma is a painless lump or growth. It may only be noticeable once they start to press on nearby muscles.
There are approximately 75 different subtypes of soft tissue sarcomas and the disease varies widely in risk and prognosis. Therefore, treatment options may range from less invasive chemical therapy to extensive medical care involving a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
We plan treatment for all subtypes of soft tissue sarcomas based on factors such as the tumor stage, prior treatments (if any), tumor growth, and biopsy analysis. We are involved in clinical trials of the newest drugs with a team of experts to develop the best treatment plan for our patients.
Liposarcoma is a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the fat cells of your stomach and limbs. Treatment of liposarcoma usually involves surgery to remove the cancer. Other treatment methods, such as chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of treatments, may also be used.
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we offer personalized, cutting-edge treatment options for liposarcoma based on new studies, new trials, and innovative therapies. The treatment plan is specialized according to the requirements of each case.
Smooth muscle sarcomas can originate anywhere in your body as smooth muscles are present throughout the body. Smooth muscles are involuntary muscles that perform a reactive role. This means that the brain does not directly control their functioning.
For example, the smooth muscle lining the walls of your digestive tract automatically contracts to aid in digestion. Smooth muscles are found in the posterior part of the esophagus, stomach, intestine, blood vessels, eye's iris, and skin's dermis.
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we offer a multi-modal and personalized treatment for smooth muscle sarcomas based on your condition.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, or GIST, is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract of your digestive system. It mainly affects your stomach and small intestine. The tumors are typically small and benign, which tend to be relatively slow-growing and less likely to return.
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we provide personalized treatment for GIST. Our center also specializes in offering clinical trials to patients when traditional treatments are ineffective.
Skeletal muscle sarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that is typically seen in children but may be seen in adults rarely. However, it can be malignant when it develops in adults, meaning it grows and spreads quickly to other parts of your body.
Skeletal muscle sarcoma can form anywhere in your body. The symptoms of skeletal muscle sarcoma depend on where the tumor has formed in your body. Please consult your physician if you find any abnormal lump or experience pain, heavy bleeding while urinating, or troubled bowel movements.
The treatment for skeletal muscle sarcoma in adults can include a combination of traditional treatments (such as surgery and radiation) and new treatments (like clinical trials and targeted therapy). At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we provide personalized treatment plans to treat skeletal muscle sarcoma based on your needs.
Vascular sarcoma is a rare subtype of soft tissue sarcoma which develops in the lining of blood vessels. It typically affects adults but can be seen in children.
Since blood vessels circulate blood throughout your body, vascular sarcoma can form anywhere in your body. In some cases, it can affect the lymphatic system.
Additionally, in rare cases, angiosarcomas, which is a subtype of vascular sarcoma, can occur in an area of the body where a patient has received radiation therapy for a prior cancer. The treatment for vascular sarcoma depends on whether the tumor is benign or malignant.
At the Sarcoma Oncology Center, our team collaborates with surgeons, radiologists, and radiation oncologists to provide personalized treatment for vascular sarcoma.
Uncertain differentiation refers to a group of rare soft tissue sarcomas that do not resemble other sarcoma types or normal cells under a microscope. These types of sarcoma are usually hard to diagnose. They tend to grow and spread fast to other parts of your body from the primary tumor site.
We treat various subtypes of uncertain differentiation, including undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, a unique high-grade aggressive sarcoma because of its cellular makeup.
At the Sarcoma Oncology Center, we design the most effective course of treatment for our patients. We ensure that they receive proper attention and care from prestigious oncologists who are specialists in sarcoma and its numerous types.
Fibrohistiocytic sarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma that occurs in the fibrous tissues of tendons and ligaments. Fibrohistiocytic sarcoma tumor typically tends to originate in the soft tissues of arms, legs, or torso.
Although fibrohistiocytic sarcoma is more common in children and young adults, it can occur at any age. The treatment of this condition can involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and clinical trials.
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we offer personalized treatment options for fibrohistiocytic sarcoma based on new studies, new trials, and innovative therapies.
Fibroblastic/myofibroblastic sarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that begins due to the formation of abnormal mass in fibrous tissue. Fibrous tissues are present throughout the body to hold your body’s bones, muscles, and organs in place. This type of sarcoma can be benign or malignant (where the tumor spreads to other parts of your body).
Fibroblastic/myofibroblastic sarcoma affects people of all ages. The treatment options depend on the:
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we provide personalized fibroblastic/myofibroblastic sarcoma treatment. Our center also specializes in offering clinical trials to patients when traditional treatments are ineffective.
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, our oncologists have the expertise to go beyond standard treatment of soft tissue sarcomas, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. We offer cutting-edge sarcoma clinical trials designed based on your specific case.
At our office in Santa Monica, we design personalized and innovative plans for treating soft tissue sarcomas.
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