An example of an OSET (Ossifying Spindled and Epithelioid Tumor), a newly discovered and classified benign soft tissue tumor. Here, the OSET is seen as a surgically excised gross specimen (upper left) ...

Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancerous tumor that forms in the body’s soft tissues, such as muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, and blood vessels. If it occurs in the shoulder, it might feel like a ...

Soft tissue sarcomas may originate in any connective tissue site within the human body, and present with a multitude of histologies. Even so, these various histologic categories and anatomic locations ...

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in the bones or soft tissue. Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) most often begins in the arms and legs but can also occur in other body parts. Soft tissues include ...

Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of rare cancers that can occur in almost any part of the body and develop in tissues like muscle, fat, and nerves. The most common types are leiomyosarcoma, ...

Surgery is the primary treatment for soft tissue sarcoma. It aims to remove cancerous tumors from tissues like muscle and fat. The type of surgery needed depends on the tumor’s characteristics, ...

Necrotizing fasciitis is a surgical diagnosis characterized by friability of the superficial fascia, dishwater-gray exudate, and a notable absence of pus. This and other necrotizing soft-tissue ...

At Huntsman Cancer Institute, you receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for soft-tissue sarcomas. Our Sarcoma Care Team provides personalized and compassionate care at every step, from ...