Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)

What Are Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers?

Bone and soft tissue cancer occur in bones, muscles, connective tissue, blood vessels and fat cells. Many of them are sarcomas. There are many types, and they can occur nearly anywhere in the body. It takes a knowledgeable team and sophisticated therapies to achieve successful outcomes. This is precisely what you’ll find at UMass Memorial Health.

Leading Bone Cancer and Sarcoma Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Our program is home to oncologists at the leading edge of bone and soft tissue sarcoma care. They offer extensive experience treating bone...

Cancer Surgery

Exceptional Surgery for Cancer in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Cancer treatment often involves surgery, and the services available at UMass Memorial Health are outstanding. Our team includes surgeons specializing in cancer (surgical oncologists), as well as surgical subspecialists in areas such as breast and genitourinary cancer. Many of our surgeons are nationally recognized for contributions to their respective fields. You can count on us for high-quality care that helps you achieve your treatment goals. 

Advanced Surgery for Cancer

UMass Memorial offers specialized treatments in Central...

Mohs Surgery

Mohs Surgery in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized procedure offered at UMass Memorial Health to remove skin cancers. This treatment differs from other approaches because we can track and remove all of the cancerous tissue. The Mohs procedure has a very high cure rate of up to 96% to 99%, even when other treatments have failed.

What Is Mohs Surgery?

During the procedure, we remove skin lesions one layer at a time. As we remove the tissue, we thoroughly examine it under a microscope to check for signs of cancer. This careful examination enables us to detect...

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