Sarcoma Center
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.
Appointments
Patients can be referred to the Sarcoma Center for cancer diagnosis, treatment or screening.
New Patients
Please complete the Patient Self-Referral form. You will be contacted by a Referral Specialist to collect the additional information required for confirming your appointment.
- New Patient Checklist (pdf)
Physicians
Please complete the Physician Referral form. A Referral Specialist will contact your office for additional information and then contact your patient to confirm the appointment.
Disease Information
Multimedia
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Diagnosing Sarcoma 4:51
Treating Sarcoma 19:30
Sarcoma Research 5:57
Coping with Sarcoma 5:16
What Patients Say About the Sarcoma Center
Treatment 7:16
Diagnosis 3:54
Coping 2:12
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Online Services
Take advantage of our online services, including myMDAnderson, the personalized site that helps you manage your cancer treatment:
- Appointment schedules
- Secure messaging with your care team
- Patient education, billing, and more
Patient Care Essentials
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Newly Diagnosed
Here are some things to consider before making an appointment.
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Your First Appointment
Get prepared for your first visit to M. D. Anderson.
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Managing Your Treatment
Learn how to cope with treatment side effects and resolve treatment-related issues.
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Getting Support
Find support for patients, family and caregivers.
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Living With Cancer
Cancer survivorship issues before, during and after treatment.