Sarcoma Education

Sarcoma is a relatively rare cancer in adults and accounts for less than 1% of new adult cancer diagnoses. Most sarcomas have no known cause, but a few risk factors have been identified, including a history of radiation therapy, a history of long-term lymphedema, certain genetic disorders, and exposure to certain chemicals.

Treatment for sarcoma often includes surgery in combination with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. In some situations, sarcoma may also be treated with newer targeted therapies or immunotherapy.

Because it is a rare cancer type, many health care providers may not have experience with diagnosing or caring for sarcoma patients. ACCC and its partner, the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA), are working together to help increase awareness about sarcoma and how to improve quality of care for patients and caregivers impacted by this type of cancer.