What is a sarcoma resection?

What is a sarcoma resection?

Surgery is commonly used to treat soft tissue sarcomas. Depending on the site and size of a sarcoma, surgery might be able to remove the cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove the entire tumor along with at least 1 to 2 cm (less than an inch) of the normal tissue around it.

What can be mistaken for sarcoma?

Since sarcomas can be mistaken for a benign tumor, a hematoma, an abscess or simply a lump of fat, it may sometimes be diagnosed at a late stage. When there is an evaluation error, a physician may also decide on inappropriate surgery, which may complicate the treatment of the tumor.

What stage cancer is sarcoma?

A sarcoma is considered stage IV when it has spread to distant parts of the body. Stage IV sarcomas are rarely curable. But some patients may be cured if the main (primary) tumor and all of the areas of cancer spread (metastases) can be removed by surgery.

What happens after sarcoma surgery?

Given the unique nature of each sarcoma surgery, some side effects or complications may occur that are unforeseen by the surgical team. One of the most common side effects of surgery includes temporary or long-term “chronic” swelling in the affected extremity. This is called edema.

What are the chances of Ewing sarcoma coming back?

If Ewing sarcoma recurs, it usually happens within a few years of treatment. About 30 percent of patients will have a recurrence within the first five years.

How long does it take to diagnose sarcoma?

[3], approximately 50% of soft tissue sarcoma patients are diagnosed at about 4 months after patient recognition, and an additional 20% are diagnosed after 6 months.

How long does it take to recover from sarcoma surgery?

Four to six weeks of recovery time follow radiation therapy prior to surgical resection. Following surgical resection, there may be, in rare cases, additional radiation therapy given and possible further cycles of chemotherapy.