Sarcomas (Bone & Soft Tissue)

While certain types of sarcomas are more prevalent in adolescents and young adults, these tumours can develop anywhere in the body and impact individuals of all ages, which distinguishes them from more common carcinomas.
Bone sarcomas, including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, often develop in long bones, such as the femurs or tibia. Among the soft tissue sarcomas that can grow in deep tissues and occasionally go undetectable until they are sizable or painful are liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, and synovial sarcoma.
With outcomes depending on the kind, size, and stage of the tumour, treatment sometimes calls for a mix of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Specialist centres with interdisciplinary teams should treat sarcomas due to their frequency and complexity. Developments in molecular research and focused treatments present a new promise for improved survival and quality of life.