Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancer where tumors grow in the connective tissues that support the body, like muscles, nerves, fat cells, tendons and joint linings. Soft tissue sarcomas can grow anywhere, but they most often grow in the tissue around the arms, legs, shoulders, and stomach. It鈥檚 a rare cancer, and although the cause is not known, you can rely on our pediatric experience to help us identify the cause of your child鈥檚 symptoms, and to help you through every step of your child鈥檚 medical journey.聽
Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancer where tumors grow in the connective tissues that support the body, like muscles, nerves, fat cells, tendons and joint linings. Soft tissue sarcomas can grow anywhere, but they most often grow in the tissue around the arms, legs, shoulders, and stomach. It鈥檚 a rare cancer, and although the cause is not known, you can rely on our pediatric experience to help us identify the cause of your child鈥檚 symptoms, and to help you through every step of your child鈥檚 medical journey.聽
Why Choose Us
Our 91大神 Children's聽Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (or 鈥淣CCBD鈥) is a multi-site team of pediatric oncology experts and we work closely, even across geographical lines, to treat rare pediatric cancers like soft tissue sarcoma through coordinated efforts like our tumor board. At 91大神, In addition to being a member institution, we鈥檙e also one of only three pediatric (NCORPs) in the nation. We also offer:
- Collaborations with our affiliates to offer the most advanced treatment options
- Monitoring and follow-up cancer care including late-effects, other specialty care and teen survivor programs
- Supportive services for your child and family today, and for the long term聽