Treating bone and soft tissue cancers
Sarcomas
Sarcomas come in several different varieties, identified by the specific type of tissue in which their growth begins.
Osteosarcoma
The most common type of bone cancer is osteosarcoma. It starts in the ends of growing bones and frequently is diagnosed in the knees of teenagers.
Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma begins in the cartilage of the bones and joints. It is more common in men.
Ewing’s Sarcoma
There are three types of Ewing’s sarcoma that can develop in the immature tissue of your bone marrow. This type of tumor might appear in the bones of the legs, arms, chest, trunk, back or head. It occurs most often in children and young adults.
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Kaposi’s sarcoma occurs most often in the walls of blood vessels. Your risk is higher if you have HIV or AIDS.
When should you call your doctor?
If you feel a lump connected to a bone or in some of the soft tissue spaces, especially if the lump is warm or hurts when you press on it, call your doctor.
For more information
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 612-672-7272.
Bone and soft tissue care team
Hematology/Oncology
Oncology
Orthopedic Surgery
Radiation Oncology
Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
Learn more about services offered at these locations:
- Cancer Services at Fairview Lakes Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Northland Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Ridges Hospital
- Cancer Services at Fairview Southdale Hospital
- Cancer Services at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
- Cancer Services at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Locations by city:
Burnsville
Edina
Maple Grove
Minneapolis
Princeton
Wyoming
Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
