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Sarcoma

What is sarcoma?

A rare and diverse group of cancers that appear in the connective tissues of the bone, cartilage or muscle. Sarcomas are broadly divided into bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcoma. Sarcomas can affect people of all ages, although some types are more common in specific age groups.

UHN Resources

UHN Pamphlets and Brochures

• What to Do When Receiving Radiation Therapy to the Chest Region

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Oncology Interactive Education Series
• Skin and Sarcoma Clinic

Related Web sites

• Sarcoma.Net
  This Web site is a guide to sarcoma information for patients and health care professionals. The site offers information on sarcoma facts, clinical trials and additional resources.