Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Diagnosis & Treatment

Symptoms & Causes Diagnosis & Treatment

How is soft tissue sarcoma diagnosed?

Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may only diagnose soft tissue sarcoma when the tumour has grown noticeable. Your doctor may:

Ask for your family medical history.
Conduct a physical examination.
Send you for imaging tests such as ultrasound scans or whole body PET-CT scans.
Perform a biopsy to remove a tissue sample of your tumour for further analysis.

How is soft tissue sarcoma treated?

Depending on the site and size of the tumour, your doctor may recommend these treatments:

Surgery to remove the tumour along with some surrounding healthy cells to ensure complete removal of the cancer cells. In a very small number of cases, there may be no better option but to amputate the affected body part (e.g. leg).
Radiotherapy, where high-energy radiation is used to kill the cancer cells. Radiotherapy may be used to shrink the tumour before surgery or destroy possible remaining cancer cells after surgery.
Chemotherapy and targeted drug treatment to kill the cancer cells.

Symptoms & Causes

This page has been reviewed by our medical content reviewers.

Speak to a GP

From Spin Class to Survival: Two Friends’ Cancer Journey

From Spin Class to Survival: Two Friends’ Cancer Journey

Two Singaporean spin instructors and cancer survivors Rat and Marianne sit down to talk about their healing journeys through diagnosis and treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals and Gleneagles Hospital, and life beyond cancer.

How Early Detection Saved Her Life: Joanna's Journey

How Early Detection Saved Her Life: Joanna's Journey

Singaporean singer-actress Joanna Dong, known for her soulful jazz vocals, faced an unexpected battle with breast cancer in July 2024. With her career - and her voice - on the line, she embarked on a whirlwind journey of personal resolve and medical intervention at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.

Cancer Diets: The Dos and Don'ts for Optimal Health

Discover how a balanced diet supports cancer treatment and recovery. Learn which foods to include, what to avoid, and get dietary recommendations for optimal health.

Karen’s Journey Through Two Cancers

The Resilient Spirit: Karen’s Journey Through Two Cancers

Karen’s story is a remarkable journey of battling two types of cancer, marked by her resilience, the support she received from loved ones, and the dedicated medical professionals she encountered at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.

Stem Cell Transplants for Multiple Myeloma

Stem Cell Transplants for Multiple Myeloma: What You Need to Know

Stem cell transplant offers hope for individuals battling multiple myeloma, a complex blood cancer. Understand its success rates, potential outcomes, and more, to make informed treatment decisions.

Meet Our People: Dr Lynette Ngo, Medical Oncologist

Dr Lynette Ngo, medical oncologist and medical director of the Mount Elizabeth Novena Centre for Genomic Health, shares about her work with cancer patients, and her thoughts on the role and importance of clinical genetic testing.

Need help?

For appointment bookings, please Whatsapp
+65 8198 7777

For clinic or corporate matters, please call
+65 6227 7777

Parkway Shenton is part of
IHH Healthcare, one of the world’s largest
integrated healthcare networks.

MyHealth360

Download the MyHealth360 app to access an array of medical services conveniently.

Google Play

App Store

Sign up for the latest health tips and articles!

Get trusted medical advice from our specialists, dietitians and physiotherapists directly in your inbox.