Sarcoma

Sarcomas are cancers that develop in the supporting or connective tissues of the body such as muscle, bone, nerves, cartilage, blood vessels and fat. Sarcomas are some of the most common childhood cancers.

Most sarcomas affect the limbs, especially the legs. Some affect the head and neck area or are found externally on the trunk, while the remainder will be found internally in the abdominal area.

There are around 70 different sub-types of sarcoma.