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Sarcoma
Sarcomas are rare and complex cancers that require highly specialist treatment. At HCA Healthcare UK, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading private sarcoma networks. Our sarcoma consultants are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable specialists in the country, ensuring you receive outstanding levels of care in London, Manchester and Birmingham.
What is sarcoma?
Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the connective tissues in the body, such as the muscles, fat, tendons and bones. There’s around a hundred different subtypes of sarcoma, which are broadly grouped into soft tissue sarcomas and bone sarcomas. At HCA Healthcare UK, we have the experience, expertise, treatments and treatment techniques, to treat all types of sarcoma - even the most complex cases - with precision and care.
About soft tissue sarcomas
Soft tissue sarcomas develop in the tissues that support and connect the body, such as the muscles, fat, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. They can occur anywhere in the body, but they usually develop in the arms, legs, and abdomen.
Soft tissue sarcomas can affect people of all ages, but they’re most common in middle-aged and older adults, and far less common in younger people.
They can also appear in specific areas including the stomach and intestines (GIST), behind the abdomen (retroperitoneal sarcomas), or in the female reproductive system (gynaecological sarcomas). You can read more about these types of sarcoma below:
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST)are the most common type of sarcoma found in the digestive system. They can develop anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, which runs from the oesophagus to the anus, including the stomach and intestines.
Retroperitoneal sarcomas form in the retroperitoneum, this is the area behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum) that surrounds the abdominal organs.
Gynaecological sarcomas, affect the female reproductive system, including the uterus (womb), ovaries, vagina, vulva and fallopian tubes.
What are bone sarcomas?
Bone sarcomas, also known as primary bone cancer, are very rare cancers, affecting fewer than 500 people in the UK each year. The most common types include osteosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and spindle cell sarcoma. Bone sarcoma can develop in any bone, but they’re usually found in the long bones of the arms, legs (near the knees or shoulders), and the pelvis.
Bone sarcomas are most common in children, teenagers, and young adults, and are much less common in older adults.
My sarcoma journey – a story of personal transformation
When 30-year-old Salma Kadry first learned that a rare facial tumour had grown back, less than a year after completing intensive treatment, the news was devastating – both for her and her family.
"This second diagnosis was extremely difficult," she says. "I had only recently recovered from the first sarcoma when we discovered the new one."
Consultant advice
Sarcoma spotlight with Mr Rob Pollock
HCA UK’s Mr Rob Pollock, a orthopaedic consultant specialising in sarcoma, at The Princess Grace Hospital and The Wellington Hospital, talks about the instances of sarcoma and how fast tracking referrals from GP help gain a diagnosis sooner.
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Sarcomas are complex, and sometimes rare cancers, that need expert, specialised care. At HCA Healthcare UK, our highly experienced consultants and dedicated clinical teams work together to provide exceptional, personalised treatment.