Sarcomas–tumors that affect bone or soft tissue–demand specialized expertise in diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for maximum quality of life after cancer. Research has shown that sarcoma patients benefit from treatment at comprehensive cancer centers, and M. D. Anderson's Sarcoma Center has an outstanding five-year survival rate of 80%. Experience gained from treating large numbers of sarcoma patients translates into better outcomes.

Because there are more than 30 types of sarcoma, accurate disease classification is vital to a successful treatment plan. Pathologists solely dedicated to sarcoma provide accurate diagnoses and tumor grading, and sarcoma imaging specialists determine tumor location and extent. Limb-sparing surgeries and other innovative therapies result in complete tumor removal with minimal impact on physical function.

Eliminating cancer is always the goal of the Sarcoma Center, but restoring or maintaining physical mobility is just as important. Physical therapists provide rehabilitation services for sarcoma patients who may have lost muscle, bone or limbs to cancer treatment so they can get the most out of life as cancer survivors. Choose the best cancer care first: request an appointment at M. D. Anderson's Sarcoma Center.