Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program
Hoag's Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program offers expert care and compassionate support services centered on patients and their families seeking treatment.
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We’re here for the things you can’t plan for. Hoag is the OC’s top choice for world-class, comprehensive cancer care with cancer survival rates that continuously exceed national averages.
Care Centered on You
Sarcoma is a family of cancers that develops from connective tissue. There are over 70 subtypes of sarcoma. The origin of these cancers can be from bone, muscle, cartilage, fat, or other connective tissue. For this reason, sarcoma can occur anywhere in the body; however, it most commonly develops in the extremities and to a lesser extent, in the retroperitoneum and pelvis. Bone and soft tissue sarcoma are rare cancers that can occur in both men and women, as well as people of all ages, from children to the elderly. According to American Cancer Society, roughly 12,000 new sarcomas are diagnosed each year.
Procedures and Services
- Sarcoma Surgery
- Sarcoma Radiation Therapy
- Sarcoma Chemotherapy
- Sarcoma Genetic Testing
Sarcoma Nurse Navigator
A clinical nurse navigator serves an important role as facilitator and guide for patients, providing resources, access to clinical providers and answering questions throughout the cancer journey.
Patient-Centered Care
We understand that a diagnosis of sarcoma can be hard to manage, emotionally, physically and financially. Hoag Family Cancer Institute offers comprehensive support services centered around the patient and their families. From one-on-one counseling, to educational and mind-body-spirit workshops, Hoag Oncology Support Services supports the whole person, and can link you to numerous resources for other types of support.
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Through Hoag Orthopedic Institute, dedicated physical and occupational therapists assist in the rapid recovery of our patients following surgery, including ongoing therapy after discharge through Hoag Rehabilitation Services.
Patient Stories
Gain hope and insight as you read the personal accounts from people who’ve been on a journey similar to yours. Perhaps you’ll have a story of your own that will one day inspire others.