Overview
Cleveland Clinic in Florida’s Sarcoma Program is one of the few in the region dedicated to the diagnosis of bone and soft tissue tumors. Our specialists work together to care for patients with the most complex and challenging tumors. Together, we find the personalized treatment that will lead to the best possible outcome.
Sarcoma Program at Cleveland Clinic in Florida: Why Choose Us?
Patients who choose Cleveland Clinic in Florida’s Sarcoma Program benefit from:
- Specialized care: We are among the only ones in the region with a Sarcoma Program to specifically address orthopaedic oncology issues. A multidisciplinary team, including an orthopaedic oncologist, plastic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists, delivers seamless care. They come together to care for the most complex, challenging tumors and are leaders in limb-sparing surgical procedures.
- Treatment improvements: We participate in the Musculoskeletal Tumor Registry (MsTR), sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The registry tracks outcomes of rare bone and soft tissue tumors, helping us shape and improve our bone tumor care.
- Highly trained experts: Our specialists include highly trained orthopaedic oncologists specializing in complex tumor reconstruction. They contribute to clinical studies and peer-reviewed publications and have authored book chapters which include concepts published by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). The pathologists on our team are highly skilled in identifying more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma. This rare expertise enables us to give precise, accurate diagnoses that inform our treatment plans.
- Long-term follow-up: We coordinate long-term follow-up care with an orthopaedic oncologist and medical oncologist from our Cleveland Clinic in Florida Cancer Centers. We design a care plan to help you stay cancer-free throughout your life.
What is a sarcoma?
A sarcoma is a tumor that starts in your soft tissues or bones. These tumors can appear anywhere in your body, but often develop in your legs, arms, abdomen or chest. Cancerous (malignant) sarcomas are rare.
If you have a sarcoma that’s not cancerous (benign), you may need treatment from an orthopaedic oncologist and other oncology specialists. Specialists offer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy to shrink or remove the tumor so you experience improved function and a higher quality of life.
Our sarcoma specialists treat a wide range of soft tissue and bone tumors, including:
Limb-Sparing Surgery
Historically, bone cancer often led to the loss of a limb (amputation). Today, our experts use multiple limb-sparing surgical procedures. These treatments allow patients to avoid amputation while still having a low chance of cancer returning.
Cleveland Clinic physicians were among the first in the country to use limb-salvaging surgery as an alternative to amputation for malignant tumors. Now, we perform limb-sparing surgery daily at Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Find out more about limb salvage.
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Cancer support services
Support services at the Maroone Cancer Center serve as a vital resource for Cleveland Clinic Florida patients and community efforts in prevention, early detection, education, outreach and support. South Florida services include a patient resource center, wig boutique, access to cancer support and resources, therapies and counseling to help those diagnosed.
