Sarcomas occur in the connective tissues of the body (cartilage, fat, bones, blood vessels, muscle, nerves, deep skin tissues). These tumors can occur in any part of the body, although half of them develop in the arms and legs.

At Duke, we strive to destroy the disease while preserving function. Most sarcomas are best treated with a combination of therapies, which may include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.

Integrated Care

The integrated team of specialists in bone and soft tissue sarcomas at Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center has extensive experience in the treatment of these rare but serious diseases.

Our team works to devise the best treatment plan for each individual patient, using both standard procedures and the latest innovative techniques, many developed at Duke.

Our specialists in adult and pediatric medical oncology, radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology, surgical pathology, surgical oncology, orthopaedic oncology, and reconstructive surgery work together to ensure that patients with bone and soft tissue cancers receive the therapy best-targeted to their particular disease.

Among the types of sarcomas treated at Duke are:

• Bone sarcomas:
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Ewing’s sarcoma
  • Chondrosarcoma

• Soft-tissue sarcomas:
  • Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
  • Liposarcoma
  • Leiomyosarcoma
  • Synovial sarcoma
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Fibrosarcoma