Explore the Center for Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Oncology

Overview

The Center for Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, both malignant and benign. The team represents one of the largest sarcoma treatment groups in the country.

We offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with:

Specialized Programs

Our patients also have access to The Harris Center for Chordoma Care, a specialized program at the Cancer Center dedicated to chordoma research and care.

Mass General Cancer Center's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program provides specialized resources and support for our AYA patients. Patients can access supportive care resources including social work, psychology, psychiatry, sexual health and fertility, lifestyle medicine, integrative therapies, and parenting guidance. Dedicated AYA clinicians and program manager are available to connect patients to these resources and answer any questions.

Multidisciplinary Patient Care

Because the treatment of these cancers is complex, highly specialized experts are needed to guarantee the best possible outcomes. Each patient in our program is cared for by a multidisciplinary team of experts who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of sarcomas and connective tissue cancers. Each patient’s medical team works together throughout care and follow-up, ensuring a seamless continuity of care.

Research

The Sarcoma/Oncology Computational Biology Laboratory conducts cancer genomic/bioinformatics studies in order to detect molecular patterns relevant to tumor outcome and response to conventional or novel treatments.


Sarcoma and Chordoma: Compassionate, Team-Based & Personalized Care

The Center for Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Oncology at Mass General Cancer Center is one of the largest and most experienced sarcoma and chordoma treatment groups in the country. Our team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, and provides the latest and most innovative treatments matched with compassionate care.


Patient Education & Resources

Harris Center for Chordoma Care

Harris Center for Chordoma Care

Learn about the Stephan L. Harris Center for Chordoma Care.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program

This program addresses the unique needs of patients with cancer ages 15-39.

Sarcoma Clinical Trials

Sarcoma Clinical Trials

View the Cancer Center's open clinical trials for sarcoma.

Cancer Rehabilitation Program

Cancer Rehabilitation Program

This program helps patients regain physical abilities and maintain independence.

Bone & Spine Metastasis Program

Bone & Spine Metastasis Program

Personalized, team-oriented care for patients whose cancer has spread to their bones.


Select Publications

View select publications from the Center for Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Oncology team.

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