What is SARCOMA?

Sarcomas are cancers of the bony skeleton (the skull, vertebrae, ribs, and extremities), and also the muscle and other tissues attached to, supporting, or joining those bones. Sarcomas can occur in people of all ages – newborns, infants, children, young adults and mature adults. Although there are many different types of sarcomas, it is still a very rare disease.

SARC and our collaborators are working to advance the science and knowledge
of sarcomas. Explore the SARC Soft Tissue Sarcoma Subtype Reference Guide to learn more about this form of sarcoma. Bone Tissue Subtype Reference Guide to be published Fall 2025.

BONE SARCOMA
SOFT TISSUE SARCOMA

 

SARCOMA FAST FACTS

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  • Sarcoma is a rare cancer
  • 1% of adult adult cancers and 15% of pediatric cancers
  • There are two broad categories: bone sarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES

American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
World Health Organization (WHO)
etc.

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