Sarcoma

Sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that begins in the bone, cartilage or connective tissue.

What is sarcoma?

A sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that begins in the bone, cartilage or connective tissue such as muscle, fat, nerves, tendons, lining of joints, lymph vessels or blood vessels.

Sarcoma occurs when abnormal cells in these types of tissue grow in an uncontrolled way. It can develop in any part of the body.

There are two main types of sarcomas, depending on which type of tissue the sarcoma starts in:

  • Soft tissue sarcoma – Cancer that develops in the connective tissues that connect and support the body including muscle, fat, nerves, tendons, lining of joints, lymph vessels or blood vessels
  • Bone sarcoma – Cancer that begins in the bone and cartilage

Treatment for sarcoma

Our specialists utilise the latest technology and techniques to diagnose and treat all cancers and blood disorders. Icon centres offer a range of cancer treatments to ensure a personalised treatment plan for every patient. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted therapies.

Visit our treatments page to find out more information about the range of treatment methods and technology available at Icon.

References

For a full list of references, click here.
  1. Cancer Australia. (2018). Sarcoma fact sheet. Retrieved on 20 July 2020 from https://canceraustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/sarcoma-fact-sheet/pdf/sar_sarcoma_factsheet_0.pdf
  2. Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association. (2020). What is Sarcoma? Retrieved on 20 July 2020 from https://sarcoma.org.au/pages/about-sarcoma/what-is-sarcoma
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