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OverviewSee All
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Introduction in Overview
Sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the body's connective tissues. Learn the basics of soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Symptoms in Overview
Soft tissue sarcoma often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. In fact, symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma may not show up until the cancer has grown for some time. Learn what symptoms to watch for. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Introduction in Overview
Sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the body's connective tissues. Learn the basics of soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Symptoms in Overview
Soft tissue sarcoma often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. In fact, symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma may not show up until the cancer has grown for some time. Learn what symptoms to watch for. ...more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have a soft tissue sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a soft tissue sarcoma, you'll need certain exams to be sure. Learn what tests you may need. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn how soft tissue sarcomas are staged. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have a soft tissue sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a soft tissue sarcoma, you'll need certain exams to be sure. Learn what tests you may need. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn how soft tissue sarcomas are staged. ...more
Deciding on TreatmentSee All
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment
There are many treatment choices for soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about the different choices. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to be prepared. Here are a list of questions to ask your healthcare providers. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Radiation uses high-energy beams from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used for soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Surgery is often part of the treatment for soft tissue sarcoma. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on where the cancer is, how big it is, how much it has spread, and other factors. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment
There are many treatment choices for soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about the different choices. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to be prepared. Here are a list of questions to ask your healthcare providers. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Radiation uses high-energy beams from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used for soft tissue sarcoma. ...more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Surgery is often part of the treatment for soft tissue sarcoma. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on where the cancer is, how big it is, how much it has spread, and other factors. ...more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about soft tissue sarcoma....more
 Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about soft tissue sarcoma....more