Sarcomas are cancers of the tissues that form bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, fat, blood vessels and nerves. The limbs are the usual site involved, but sarcomas can affect almost any part of the body. Primary bone cancers are Sarcomas.

They account for about 1% of all adult cancers, but they unfortunately occur most commonly in children and teenagers, where they account for up to 15% of solid tumours.

Treatment usually involves a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy & surgery & often extends over many months.

It will often require major surgery that involves removal of muscles and bones and sometimes amputation. Reconstructions are complex and often can compromise function, leading to dramatic changes for people suffering these diseases. Despite this aggressive treatment, the cure rate for these cancers across the globe is in the order of 50%.