Sarcoma

Expert Sarcoma Care You Can Trust

You deserve an expert oncology team that’s experienced in treating your specific type of sarcoma cancer. At AdventHealth Cancer Institute, our unique whole-person approach to your sarcoma treatment attends to your body, mind and spirit every step of the way throughout your treatment journey. With outcomes that exceed the national average delivered with uncommon compassion, you can feel confident and comforted that you’ve found the right team.

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  • Collaborative Care

    Our nationally leading surgical oncologists, orthopedic oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, thoracic surgeons, urologists and plastic reconstructive surgeons collaborate with our radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, Nurse Navigators and other specialists — all for you.

  • Nationally Recognized

    You inspire us to be better every single day. We've invested our time and energy to making sure we are accredited as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

  • Whole-Person Support

    Cancer affects more than your body. We offer a team of physicians, nurses, administrative staff, nutritionists, psychologists, social workers and more who dedicate themselves to improving your emotional and spiritual well-being to treat the whole you.

What Is Sarcoma?

Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in connective tissues like bones, muscles and blood vessels. It's categorized into two main types: bone sarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma, with over 70 subtypes. These cancers can develop in any different part of the body.

Explore Your Treatment Options for Sarcoma

No two cancer diagnoses are the same. As you begin your sarcoma treatment journey, your oncology team will personalize your course of treatment strategically, prescribing individual therapies as needed. Depending on your diagnosis, your treatment plan may include some, none or a combination of the cancer therapies below.

Options for Surgery

Surgery can be a promising step forward on your path to healing from early-stage sarcoma.

Your dedicated team of cancer specialists will work together to recommend the strongest, most effective treatment plan for you. If the sarcoma is identified early, surgery may be the only treatment you need. Or, if it has spread to other areas of the body, surgery is used in combination with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy.

Whenever possible, we will treat your cancer with the most minimally invasive procedure. Depending on your type of cancer, surgery could include one or more of the following surgical procedures:

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy Treatment: What to Expect

Nothing matters more to us than getting you well back in the comfort of your home resting. Depending on what type of sarcoma and how advanced it is, chemotherapy may be a part of our treatment. We use chemotherapy as an adjuvant, or supportive, therapy in combination with other treatments, to help make sure hidden head and neck cancer cells don’t grow.

From the moment you arrive for your chemo treatment, your nurse will be there to greet you and guide you, keeping you and your loved one informed, comfortable and in good spirits throughout your visit.

How Does Chemotherapy Work?

Using a combination of specialized intravenous drugs, chemotherapy has the power to destroy or slow down the growth of fast-growing cancer cells in every part of your body.

At AdventHealth Cancer Institute, our oncology experts take an individualized approach to your chemotherapy treatment. Depending on your type of sarcoma cancer, we’ll determine which drug or combination of drugs is best for you. Chemotherapy may be used in combination with surgery and/or radiation therapy. Along the way, we're here to help however we can, answering any questions and helping you stay strong and optimistic before, during and after your treatment.

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Radiation

While radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for sarcoma, at AdventHealth Cancer Institute, we deliver it with expertise, guidance and uncommon compassion. Using sophisticated radiation technology, we can target tumors in and around important structures in the body with amazing precision, attacking the cancer and leaving healthy tissue untouched. Depending on your diagnosis, your dedicated team may recommend radiation alone, but in many cases, we combine it with surgery and chemotherapy.

How Does Radiation Therapy Work?

Across our cancer institute, our oncology experts take an individualized approach to your treatment plan. Radiation therapy targets specific areas of the body, shrinking tumors and killing cancer cells by damaging their DNA.

When treating sarcoma, radiation therapy is usually delivered through one of the following ways:

  • External radiation, which delivers radiation in a concentrated beam to keep nearby healthy tissue unaffected
  • Internal radiation guided by ultrasound or using our MRI-guided HDR brachytherapy, a minimally invasive method that delivers concentrated doses of radiation, keeping healthy nearby tissue safer
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a high-precision treatment option that sees the tumor in its 3D form and directs intense beams in a more targeted procedure

Throughout your treatment, your nurses and your radiology care team are there to keep you and your support system informed, comfortable and uplifted.

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Life After Cancer Treatment for Sarcoma

Getting back to feeling whole means making room in your life for plenty of guidance, love and support from your family, friends — and us. We’re here to help guide and educate you, with personalized recovery programs geared toward boosting better outcomes. We’ll remind you that exercise plays a key role in reducing your risk of your sarcoma recurring. We’ll also remind you that strength training can help reduce your risk of fracture. Because the goal isn’t just rehabilitation — it’s living long, healthy and strong.

Our Specialists Specialize in You

Peter Peng, MD

Peter Peng, MD, FACS

Surgical Oncology

Sebastian de La Fuente, MD

Sebastian de La Fuente, MD

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Carlos Alemany, MD

Carlos Alemany, MD

Hematology and Oncology

Rajesh Sehgal, MD

Rajesh Sehgal, MD

Hematology and Oncology, Oncology

Ryan Durfee, MD

Ryan Durfee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

James Mayo, MD

James Mayo, MD

Plastic Surgery

Sabrina Pavri, MD

Sabrina Pavri, MD, MBA, FACS

Plastic Surgery

Afshin Forouzannia, MD

Afshin Forouzannia, MD

Radiation Oncology

Anudh Jain, MD

Anudh Jain, MD

Radiation Oncology

Explore Patient Resources

You'll feel even stronger when you're surrounded by a loving support system. From our pampering patient spa, which provides relaxation services and wig fittings, to financial assistance tools, we’re here with the practical, emotional and spiritual guidance you need and the loving support you deserve.

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Embrace Your Full Network of Cancer Care

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Clinical Trials

We’re continuously discovering new ways to prevent and treat sarcoma. Our participation in more than 175 national clinical trials a year gives you access to many of the latest treatments and prevention methods, many of which may not be widely available at other cancer centers for months or years to come.

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Second Opinion

Getting a second opinion can help put your mind at ease. We firmly believe that the more you know about your diagnosis, the more empowered you’ll be along your path to wholeness.

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Support Groups

Our sarcoma patients often find comfort and hope where they least expect it: in the company of peers who end up becoming so much more. Connect with patients, survivors and a compassionate support group staff who truly understand what you’re going through.

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Find Head, Neck and Skin Cancer Care Near You

If you’re concerned about specific symptoms or have been recently diagnosed, you’ll find all the strength and support you need to face head, neck or skin cancer at our AdventHealth Cancer Institute. We offer specialized care for all types of this unique cancer, all coordinated through a trusted national network. Explore our locations or let our team guide you to the one that’s right for you, so you can focus on what matters most: healing.