Department of Sarcomas and Bone Tumors
Sarcomas And Bone Tumors Treatment In Israel
At Sheba Medical Center in Israel, we provide several treatment modalities for sarcomas and bone tumors. Our team of highly qualified and skilled doctors invites patients of all ages and at any stage of the disease to benefit from our advanced and compassionate care. We offer the most promising and innovative therapies, including the latest, leading-edge treatments.
Sarcomas are a rare form of cancer that typically affects connective tissues, including bones, cartilage, tendons, muscles, fibrous tissues, nerves, fatty tissues, arteries, veins, and skin. They comprise about 1% of the total amount of malignant diseases. Sarcomas range from slowly developing to aggressive and rapidly growing forms of cancer. Our treatments are at the forefront of medical research, and we provide breakthrough therapies for all types of sarcoma. Our Department of Sarcomas and Bone Tumors also treats metastases in the bones and spine, as well as other orthopedic oncology and pathology.
We are committed to giving you progressive care, along with a smooth and efficient experience. We offer convenient and comfortable accommodations for you and your family, and a personal coordinator will be assigned to assist you with organizing all arrangements.

Types Of Sarcoma
Sarcomas are classified into two main types: soft tissue sarcomas and bone cancers. Within these categories, there are over 70 subtypes of sarcoma, which are all named based on the affected area or surrounding tissue.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma:
These types of the cancer make up about 80% of all sarcomas. They develop from soft tissues, such as fat, muscles, blood vessels, fibrous tissues, nerves, or deep skin tissues. The most common types include:
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors – of the gastrointestinal tract
- Leiomyosarcoma – in the smooth muscle of abdominal and pelvic organs and blood vessels
- Liposarcoma – develops from fatty tissue, typically at the back of the abdominal cavity or in soft tissues of the limbs
- Pleomorphic sarcoma – usually occurs in the limbs (often the legs)
Bone Cancer:
Also called osseous sarcomas, bone cancers begin in the bone and are relatively rare. The most common type is osteosarcoma, which develops from the cells that compose bone.
Another common type of bone cancer is the Ewing sarcoma or Ewing’s sarcoma. Ewing sarcoma is one of the most aggressive types of tumor. Usually, it affects the tubular bones and quickly metastases to the lungs, bones, and bone marrow.
Symptoms Of Sarcoma
Sarcoma symptoms can be highly individual. Typically, the symptoms are related to the type and location of the tumor, as well as to how far it has spread.
Soft tissue sarcoma:
- You may be able to feel or see a firm mass, which can be painless or painful
- When the tumor is in and around your joints, it may cause tenderness and swelling
- An abdominal tumor can cause pain, vomiting, or blood in your stools
Bone cancer:
- Pain in a bone, which may be intermittent until the tumor grows larger
- Fractures, due to weakened bones
- Swelling
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