Treatment for soft tissue sarcoma
Your treatment depends on several factors. These include what type of soft tissue cancer you have, how big it is, whether it has spread (the stage) and the grade. It also depends on your general health.
The main treatment for soft tissue sarcoma is surgery. You may also have radiotherapy treatment to reduce the symptoms and help you feel better. A team of doctors and other professionals discuss the best treatment and care for you.
Preparing for treatment and life afterwards (prehabilitation)
There are things you can do to help you feel more in control of your physical and mental health when preparing for treatment. In the hospital, preparing for treatment is also called prehabilitation or prehab.
Treatment options for soft tissue sarcoma
The main treatments for soft tissue sarcoma include surgery and radiotherapy. You might also have chemotherapy as part of your treatment.
Surgery for soft tissue sarcoma
Surgery is one of the main treatments for soft tissue sarcoma. You might have it with other treatments.
Radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma
Radiotherapy treats cancer by using high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells.
Chemotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma
Chemotherapy uses anti cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. You might have it as part of your treatment for soft tissue sarcoma.
Targeted cancer drugs for soft tissue sarcoma
You might have a targeted cancer drug for soft tissue sarcoma. Targeted cancer drugs change the way cells work and help the body to control the growth of cancer.
Follow up for soft tissue sarcoma
You will have regular follow up appointments after treatment for a soft tissue sarcoma.
