Bone & Soft Tissue Tumors
Bone & Soft Tissue Tumors
Bone and soft tissue tumors include a group of rare cancers that arise in bones, muscles, fat, nerves, and connective tissues. These tumors can occur in both children and adults and require a highly specialized, multidisciplinary approach. Radiation therapy plays a key role in treatment, either as a primary modality or in combination with surgery and chemotherapy, focusing on precision, function preservation, and effective tumor control.
Types & Areas Treated
Bone and soft tissue tumor care includes treatment for:
- Osteosarcoma
- Ewing sarcoma
- Chondrosarcoma
- Soft tissue sarcomas (muscle, fat, nerve, and fibrous tissue tumors)
- Liposarcoma
- Synovial sarcoma
- Fibrosarcoma
Treatment is personalized based on tumor type, location, size, stage, and overall patient health.
Treatment Approach
Advanced radiation techniques are used to deliver accurate and targeted therapy while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues:
- IMRT & IGRT for precise dose delivery
- Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
- External beam radiation therapy
- Pre-operative (neoadjuvant) and post-operative (adjuvant) radiation
- Adaptive radiotherapy for changing tumor size or anatomy
- Combination therapy with surgery and chemotherapy
The goal is to achieve optimal tumor control while preserving limb function and quality of life.
Patient Benefits
Modern treatment for bone and soft tissue tumors offers several benefits:
- High precision treatment with reduced side effects
- Limb-sparing treatment options in many cases
- Improved tumor control and outcomes
- Preservation of mobility and function
- Enhanced comfort and supportive care throughout treatment
Care is delivered with a patient-centric approach, ensuring continuous support, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up for optimal recovery and quality of life.