Experts in Sarcoma Care

At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, our team of experts cares for people with sarcoma every day. Your Fred Hutch medical oncologist and sarcoma experts specialize in finding out the stage and specific features of your cancer. Together, they will design a custom treatment plan to get the best possible outcome for you.

At Fred Hutch, we treat people with all subtypes and types of sarcoma. We know how to choose the right therapies for you and how to deliver them to give you the best chance at a full recovery. Our physicians and researchers also do clinical trials (sometimes called clinical studies). Through these trials, we are able to offer you therapies that aren’t offered everywhere.

As part of our holistic approach, we’ll connect you with a group of world-class professionals for support. These include registered dietitians, physical therapists and psychologists. We integrate supportive care services into your cancer treatment.

We know a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Contact us for an appointment or second opinion.

Sarcoma Symptoms and Signs

Sometimes an early sign of sarcoma is swelling or a pain. But often, sarcoma isn’t suspected until it has grown and started to press on nearby nerves, organs or muscles.

Sarcoma Causes and Risk Factors

Scientists haven’t yet found the specific cause of sarcoma. However, there are a few risk factors that make a person more likely to develop sarcoma.

Testing and Diagnosis

There are no screening tests for sarcoma. To confirm a sarcoma diagnosis, you will get an exam from a physician and have imaging tests and a biopsy.

Sarcoma Types

Sarcoma is a rare cancer with more than 100 subtypes. Each sarcoma subtype acts differently and because of this, it’s important to get care from a sarcoma specialist.

Sarcoma Stages

Staging means finding out how far your sarcoma has spread. Accurate staging helps your physician decide which treatments to recommend to you.

Treatments and Therapies

Treatment is different for each person, depending on the diagnosis and sarcoma subtype. However, surgery is often used to treat sarcoma, either alone or with chemotherapy and/or radiation.

Sarcoma Research and Clinical Trials

Fred Hutch has a wide range of clinical trials that focus on treating and managing sarcoma.

Sarcoma Prognosis and Survival

In recent years, physicians have gained a better understanding of sarcoma growth patterns. They’ve also learned more about risks of sarcoma spreading and the most effective treatment options. As a result, survival after sarcoma treatment has improved tremendously.

Sarcoma Specialists at Fred Hutch

At Fred Hutch, we offer comprehensive treatment from a team of experts who specialize in soft tissue sarcomas and bone cancers.

Locations for Sarcoma Care

Find expert sarcoma care at Fred Hutch locations. Explore treatment options backed by compassionate, world-class oncology teams.

Why Choose Fred Hutch for Sarcoma Care

Fred Hutch has been a leader in sarcoma care for decades. We provide world-class treatment to thousands of people with sarcoma and related conditions. We guide you every step of the way, combining our expertise with our commitment to meeting your unique needs.

Sarcoma FAQ

Sarcomas are cancerous tumors. They can grow in connective tissue like the bones, muscles, blood vessels, veins, fatty tissue and nerves. Sarcomas can grow anywhere. However, they are found mostly in the arms, legs, chest and abdomen.

Sarcomas are rare. They make up only about 1% of all adult cancer diagnoses. For children, the rate is higher. Because sarcoma is so rare, it is important to find a sarcoma specialist if you have been diagnosed with this disease.

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Sarcoma News

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At Ironman, a doctor and patient team up to face a different sort of challenge  A pelvic implant transforms a chondrosarcoma diagnosis July 21, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 18 Dr. Annemarie Shepherd on proton therapy, clinical trials and the future of radiation oncology July 21, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 17 Dr. Lara Davis on sarcoma care, clinical trials and team-based treatment June 30, 2026