What are the common names for Soft Tissue Cancer?
Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma) Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bone Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Bone soft tissue tumors
Connective Tissue Sarcoma
Epithelioid Cell Sarcoma
Epithelioid Sarcoma
Epithelioid Sarcomas
Malignant Cancer (Sarcoma)
Malignant Neoplasm of Soft Tissue
Malignant Neoplasm of the Soft Tissue
Malignant Soft Tissue Neoplasm
Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
Malignant Tumor of Soft Tissue
Malignant Tumor of the Soft Tissue
Sarcoma
Sarcoma (Bone Soft Tissue)
Sarcoma (Bone and Soft Tissue)
Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
Sarcoma of Soft Tissue and Bone
Sarcoma of soft tissue bone
Sarcoma of the Soft Tissue
Sarcoma of the Soft Tissue and Bone
Sarcoma, Epithelioid
Sarcoma, Soft Tissue
Sarcoma, Spindle Cell
Sarcomas
Sarcomas, Epithelioid
Sarcomas, Soft Tissue
Sarcomas, Spindle Cell
Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Spindle Cell Sarcoma
Spindle Cell Sarcomas
Soft Tissue Cancer Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos
Neoplasm of Soft Tissue
Neoplasm of the Soft Tissue
Neoplasm, Soft Tissue
Neoplasms, Soft Tissue
Sarcoma-Soft Tissue
Soft Tissue Cancer (Soft Tissue Neoplasm)
Soft Tissue Cancer (Soft Tissue Neoplasm)
Soft Tissue Neoplasm
Soft Tissue Neoplasms
Soft Tissue Tumor
Soft Tissue Tumors
Tumor of Soft Tissue
Tumor of the Soft Tissue
What is the definition of Soft Tissue Cancer?
An aggressive malignant neoplasm of uncertain lineage, characterized by the presence of epithelioid cells forming nodular patterns. The nodules often undergo central necrosis, resulting in a pseudogranulomatous growth pattern. It usually occurs in young adults. The most common sites of involvement are the extremities (distal-type epithelioid sarcoma), and less frequently the pelvis, perineum, and genital organs (proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma).
What type of doctors treat Soft Tissue Cancer?
Oncology Specialist (cancer)
Medical Oncology
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Pathologist
Anatomic Pathology
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease. To acknowledge the diverse activities in the practice of pathology and to accommodate the interests of individuals wanting to enter the field, the ABP offers primary certification through the following three routes: combined anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, anatomic pathology only and clinical pathology only. Primary certification in anatomic pathology or clinical pathology may be combined with some of the subspecialty certifications.
Radiologist
Diagnostic Radiology
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Surgical Specialist
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
