Sarcoma

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is one of a small number of health care centers in the U.S. offering you focused sarcoma care. Our team includes fellowship-trained clinicians in orthopaedic oncology, surgical oncology and medical oncology, all with a clinical focus on sarcoma patients.

There are about 15,000 new cases of sarcoma diagnosed across the country each year. Since this cancer is so rare, it is important that you’re treated at a center with a team of doctors experienced in this disease. Our program also has experienced pathology and musculoskeletal radiology experts for proper diagnosis, which is crucial for effective treatment.

We’re Here For You

At Hollings, we know a cancer diagnosis can be a life changing event. We are here to support you through your journey. Call 843-792-9300 and make an appointment. Experience what sets us apart.

Treatment and Support

The Hollings team of experts uses state-of-the-art technology to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and the best care possible. At Hollings, we treat many different types of sarcoma including:

Bone Sarcoma

• Osteosarcoma
• Ewing’s sarcoma
• Chondrosarcoma
• Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma of the bone

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Our team of sarcoma specialists knows how important it is to offer you options when it comes to your treatment. Some of the resources available to you include:

Advanced Imaging

MRI, PET and CT scans allow for accurate interpretation, which aids surgical and radiation planning.

Surgical Treatment

Our surgeons are not only experienced in the removal of sarcomas, but also in how best to reconstruct the tissue or skeletal defect, maximizing your post-operative function. Procedures include biopsy of primary tumors, removal of primary tumors, limb-sparing surgery and surgical treatment of metastatic disease.

Systemic Therapies

Our experts guide the selection of appropriate post-surgical therapy and manage systemic therapy options specific to your sarcoma subtype including bone, soft tissue sarcomas and non-gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Pathology

Our pathologists take advantage of advancements in cancer genetics and technology using genetic markers to aid in diagnosis and prognosis.

Medical Management

Personalized tumor staging, chemotherapy and radiation plans are developed by a multidisciplinary team experienced in sarcoma.

Refer a sarcoma patient

To refer a sarcoma patient to Hollings, please call patient referral coordinator Ulani DeCillis at 843-985-0584.

Nurse Navigator Support

Our sarcoma nurse navigator, Melinda Walto, BSN, RN, will help you understand what to expect during treatment and answer questions you may have.

Sarcoma Research

Because sarcomas are rare, there are still many questions health professionals are seeking answers for. At Hollings, we understand how important research is in understanding sarcoma and developing effective treatments.

Some recent projects include:

• Determining whether new combinations of already-approved drugs could reduce the viability of Ewing sarcoma cells. 
• Testing the feasibility of a shorter course of preoperative radiation therapy for sarcoma patients.
• Investigating whether blocking a sphingolipid produced by osteoblasts halts the progression of osteosarcoma.

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