Sarcoma

Adult and pediatric bone and soft tissue cancer care in San Antonio

At Methodist Healthcare, our oncology experts are committed to bringing the San Antonio community the highest level of care. Our expert physicians treat a variety of different cancers and tumors, including sarcomas of the bones, cartilage, muscles or stem cells. We assist patients of all ages in determining the appropriate course of action for cancer treatment.

For more information about our sarcoma care and treatment options, please call askSARAH at (210) 507-0941.

What is sarcoma?

Sarcoma can refer to a wide array of cancers located in many different parts of the body. Sarcoma can also refer to cancer development in organs, such as the gastrointestinal tract. This type of cancer is most often found in older adults, and symptoms often include:

• Blood in the vomit or stool
• Severe pain in the abdomen

Your cancer care plan can involve various forms of targeted therapy or surgical removal of cancer cells, if necessary.

Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in the cells that form your bones. Symptoms can include:

• Bone pain
• Swelling or discomfort in the affected area

Osteosarcoma is often found in children and young adults. Treatment can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgical removal of the cancer.

Blood and marrow transplant

A blood and marrow transplant, also called a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, may be necessary if your bone marrow stops working or doesn't produce enough healthy blood cells. Usually done after chemotherapy or radiation therapy is complete, stem cells are delivered into the bloodstream via the catheter and travel through the blood into the bone marrow.