Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancer where tumors grow in the connective tissues that support the body, like muscles, nerves, fat cells, tendons and joint linings. Soft tissue sarcomas can grow anywhere, but they most often grow in the tissue around the arms, legs, shoulders, and stomach. It’s a rare cancer, and although the cause is not known, you can rely on our pediatric experience to help us identify the cause of your child’s symptoms, and to help you through every step of your child’s medical journey. 

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancer where tumors grow in the connective tissues that support the body, like muscles, nerves, fat cells, tendons and joint linings. Soft tissue sarcomas can grow anywhere, but they most often grow in the tissue around the arms, legs, shoulders, and stomach. It’s a rare cancer, and although the cause is not known, you can rely on our pediatric experience to help us identify the cause of your child’s symptoms, and to help you through every step of your child’s medical journey. 

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Why Choose Us

Our Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (or “NCCBD”) is a multi-site team of pediatric oncology experts and we work closely, even across geographical lines, to treat rare pediatric cancers like soft tissue sarcoma through coordinated efforts like our tumor board. At Nemours, In addition to being a Children’s Oncology Group (COG) member institution, we’re also one of only three pediatric National Cancer Institute-designated Community Oncology Research Programs (NCORPs) in the nation. We also offer:

  • Collaborations with our affiliates to offer the most advanced treatment options
  • Monitoring and follow-up cancer care including late-effects, other specialty care and teen survivor programs
  • Supportive services for your child and family today, and for the long term 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete soft tissue sarcoma care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and outpatient appointments at select Nemours locations. 

We collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Care (in Newark, Del.) and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University (in Philadelphia).  

Our Palliative and Supportive Care Program located at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) provides compassionate care for families and children coping with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. 

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete soft tissue sarcoma care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and outpatient appointments at select Nemours locations. 

We offer proton therapy as part of our collaboration with UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence (and the only one in the Southeast). 

Northeast Florida

We offer complete soft tissue sarcoma care at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours locations.  

Nemours pediatric specialists provide the cancer care at our affiliate, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, named one of the best children’s hospitals in the country for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. 

We’re also part of an integrated pediatric program with UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence (and the only one in the Southeast). 

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: