Sarcoma
The OSUCCC – James has experts who specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating the more than 80 types of sarcomas that can occur in different parts of the body.
The OSUCCC – James has experts who specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating the more than 80 types of sar...
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Sarcomas are rare cancers – the OSUCCC – James is home to a dedicated team that works only with people who have this disease.
- Types of Sarcoma Overview
- Angiosarcoma
- Chondrosarcoma
- Chordoma
- Ewing's Sarcoma
- GIST
- Hemangiopericytoma
- Kaposi Sarcoma
- Leiomyosarcoma
- Liposarcoma
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST)
- Myxofibrosarcoma (MFS)
- Osteosarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Synovial Sarcoma
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS)
Why choose The James for sarcoma care
Our fellowship-trained oncologists believe caring for people with sarcoma “is a team sport,” and together with colleagues from across the academic medical center, they’ve built one of the nation’s largest and best sarcoma programs. No matter what type of sarcoma you have, you’ll be in good hands at The James.
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types of sarcoma treated at The James
and only dedicated sarcoma clinic in central Ohio
unique surgical procedures to treat osteosarcoma
Hear from our patients
Jared Sylvester – Osteosarcoma Patient Story
Diagnosed at 21, Jared Sylvester’s life was put on hold as he prepared to battle against osteosarcoma — a form of bone cancer.
LaQuinta Haynes – Osteosarcoma Patient Story
LaQuinta Haynes, 36, of Canal Winchester, says losing her leg to cancer wasn’t an ending – it was the beginning of an entirely new life.
Bill Mason – Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patient Story
Bill Mason thought the lump in the back of his thigh was just a strained muscle. Instead, he found out it was a rare, soft tissue sarcoma.
Unmatched expertise in sarcoma surgeries
The OSUCCC – James has superb oncology care to help treat your cancer, but we also partner with elite plastic surgeons, who specialize in limb-preserving procedures, advanced amputation techniques and reconstruction following cancer.
Not only will we work to cure your cancer, but we’ll make sure you have quality of life in survivorship to enjoy the activities you love.
Episode 144: The James Sarcoma Program, with Joel Mayerson, MD
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
The team approach has helped Joel Mayerson, MD, build one of the nation’s largest and best sarcoma cancer programs.
First proton therapy center in central Ohio
Radiation oncologists at the OSUCCC – James spent years studying proton therapy and working to bring such an advanced treatment to central Ohio. In partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we opened the area’s first proton therapy center, offering people with certain sarcomas and other cancers this highly focused treatment that has minimal side effects.
Articles on Cancer
How The James experts are specially equipped to treat soft tissue cancers
An uncommon cancer gets extraordinary treatment at Ohio State, home of one of the nation’s largest sarcoma programs.
Helping wounded veterans experience life with less nerve pain
Jason Souza, MD, specializes in restoring and reconstructing injured limbs and resolving problems after limbs are amputated.
Taking a team approach to sarcoma care at the OSUCCC – James
It’s important for those with this disease to have access to a comprehensive care team of experts who treat people with sarcomas daily.
The Sarcoma Clinic at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Providing a state-of-the-art healing environment.
The James Cancer Hospital boasts 365 inpatient beds, 14 operating rooms and more than 200 of the brightest oncologists. As the third-largest cancer hospital in the country, we’re home to some of the foremost experts in sarcomas, including the rarest forms, and we have the sarcoma clinic to help you with any needs.
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