Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcomas)

Receive personalized services from one of the region’s foremost bone and soft tissue cancer programs.

What Are Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers?

Bone and soft tissue cancer occur in bones, muscles, connective tissue, blood vessels and fat cells. Many of them are sarcomas. There are many types, and they can occur nearly anywhere in the body. It takes a knowledgeable team and sophisticated therapies to achieve successful outcomes. This is precisely what you’ll find at UMass Memorial Health.

Leading Bone Cancer and Sarcoma Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Our program is home to orthopedic oncologists at the leading edge of bone and soft tissue sarcoma care. They offer extensive experience treating bone and soft tissue tumors, including extremely rare diagnoses. Their expertise is unmatched in the region, giving you the best chances for healing without traveling great distances.

Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers We Treat

We deliver research-based care for a broad range of bone cancers and soft tissue sarcomas, including:

  • Angiosarcoma
  • Benign bone tumors 
  • Cancer that spreads (metastasizes) to bone and soft tissue
  • Ewing sarcoma 
  • Fibrosarcoma
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumor  
  • Leiomyosarcoma
  • Liposarcoma
  • Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
  • Osteosarcoma 
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Synovial cell sarcoma
  • Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma

Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer Services We Provide

You have access to all the services you need, including:

  • Advanced imaging: Single-photon emission computed tomography uses a radioactive substance and camera to produce 3D images of suspected tumors. Radiologists specializing in orthopedic imaging interpret the results.
  • Surgery: Most sarcomas require surgery. We frequently use minimally invasive techniques to remove them. You may also need reconstructive surgery to repair structures, minimize the impact on your appearance and restore functioning. 
  • Radiation therapy: This treatment uses powerful energy to destroy cancer. You may need radiation therapy after surgery to eliminate remaining trace levels of cancer.
  • Medical oncology: We use chemotherapy and other substances to stop cancer cell growth. Your care may include a combination of chemotherapy drugs, some of which attack specific genes (targeted therapy).

Why Choose Us for Bone Cancer and Sarcoma Care?

Team Approach

UMass Memorial is one of the few programs in Central Massachusetts and beyond using a multi-specialty approach. In addition to orthopedic oncologists, you benefit from the expertise of surgical oncologists,[LB2] medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists. We communicate regularly to discuss your case and coordinate timely services that optimize healing.

Personalized Care

A bone cancer or sarcoma diagnosis comes with appointments for multiple specialists and frequent visits for various therapies. We coordinate the services you need to make this process less stressful. You may be able to see multiple specialists in a single visit. Our nurse navigator is available to answer your questions and support you throughout the process.

Rehabilitation Therapy

Depending on the size and location of the sarcoma, you may find once-simple movements challenging after treatment. Physical medicine doctors (physiatrists) and specially trained physical therapists coordinate services to optimize your abilities. Care may include exercises to help you regain strength or new methods for completing daily tasks. Explore rehabilitation therapy services. 

Get Started

Call 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763) to make an appointment with an orthopedic oncologist.

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