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Soft tissue sarcoma - treatment options

anand1080
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Dear All,

 

My brother (46 yrs old) was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma earlier this year, around Feb. He underwent one surgery in May (Abdominal area) and completed a three months of radiotherapy around the area where surgery was performed. He is undergoing his second surgery (Around Hips region) next week.

 

There are few more nodes that the surgeon won't take out (One around Shoulder, another around L4). 

Could I get some information on available options and their effectiveness? Any information on what has worked? 

Would appreciate any help / insight you can provide. Thanks in advance. 

 

Best Regards,

Anand.

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    Hi Anand and welcome to Cancer Chat!

    I am sorry to hear about your brother's diagnosis. I hope that the surgery goes well for him next week and that the treatment hasn't been too gruelling. You will find detailed information on soft tissue sarcomas on this page and you can learn more about possible treatment options here.

    I hope that you will also meet others on the forum who have been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma or have looked after a loved one who has had this diagnosis and that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 if you would would like to talk to them about anything. You can give them a call Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    I hope everything goes well with your brother's treatment and that the surgery next week is a success.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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