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Bone and soft tissue cancers (sarcoma)

Bone and soft tissue cancer, also known as sarcoma, is a rare type of malignant (cancerous) tumour that develops in bone and connective tissue, such as fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerves and the tissue that surrounds bones and joints. There are two broad types of sarcoma: soft tissue and bone sarcoma. There are however more than a hundred sub-types of sarcoma.

There are two broad types of sarcoma: soft tissue and bone sarcoma. There are however more than a hundred sub-types of sarcoma.

Treatments for bone and soft tissue cancer at CUH

Treatment for sarcoma varies depending on sarcoma type, location and other factors. Surgery is often the first treatment that people have.

People with sarcoma might also have other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or targeted therapy, depending on their circumstances.

Resources and support

Cancer navigator for sarcoma

Our sarcoma cancer navigator, Megan, is here to help with non-medical questions and provide support during your treatment. She can connect you with services like financial support and help with conversations with family or work.

Megan works closely with the specialist team and is part of our cancer support service.

Contact Megan and learn more about how our cancer navigator service can help you.

Our teams

Our sarcoma team consists of specialists from different areas, who work together to support you. This includes consultants, doctors, nurses and radiographers:

  • Dr Helen Creedon
  • Dr Jennifer Harrington
  • Dr Helen Hatcher
  • Dr Gail Horan
  • Dr Sarah Prewett
  • Dr Han Wong
  • Dr Ramesh Bulusu (GIST)
  • Dochka Davidson (lead sarcoma clinical nurse specialist)
  • Madeleine Larkin (sarcoma support nurse)
  • Charlotte Harvey (advanced practice radiographer)

You will receive contact details for your clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and the cancer navigator at your clinic consultation.

Treatment location

Sarcoma is often treated with surgery and sometimes chemotherapy and radiotherapy which are part of our oncology services. You will find them in oncology outpatients on level 2.

Chemotherapy is often given in our oncology day unit. Radiotherapy is further along the corridor.