Seek an opinion from a sarcoma center or doctor who has considerable experience treating sarcoma cancers. Sarcoma can be very different from other cancers in how it responds to treatment. Therefore it is wise to seek the opinion of someone who is experienced in treating this specific form of cancer.
Many well-qualified and highly seasoned oncologists have never had a patient with a diagnosis of sarcoma. Do not assume that your doctor knows sarcoma. Ask him or her how many sarcoma patients s/he has treated throughout his/her practice and within the last year.
If a sarcoma specialist is not available in your area and travel is out of the question, ask your doctor to consult with a sarcoma specialist elsewhere. Often times, treatment can be administered by your hometown oncologist with follow-up and direction being offered from a sarcoma center. If you are in need of a surgeon, consider a surgeon from the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
If you or a loved-one has been diagnosed with sarcoma, please seek a specialist who sees a large number of sarcoma patients each month.
Consider visiting a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center or NIH cerified Sarcoma Cancer Center. Click here for further information and listing.