This information is for the parents and carers of children, teenagers, and young people with sarcoma. It explains the type of treatment young people may have, who will be involved in their care, and where that care might take place.
Sarcoma treatment in children and young people is planned by specialist teams in UK cancer centres. Most children and young people have a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Because sarcoma is rare, care is usually led by a specialist sarcoma team at a Principal Treatment Centre.
If your child or young person has sarcoma, their treatment will be planned just for them. Doctors will look at your child’s age, the type of sarcoma they have, and where you live. This helps them decide which treatment is most suitable and where it should take place.
In the UK, cancer care for children and young people aged 0 to 24 is organised into different services. Younger children aged up to 16 are usually cared for within children’s cancer services, while teenagers and young adults (TYA) are usually supported by specialist TYA services from around age 16 to 24.
These age ranges may overlap, because care is based on individual need as well as age. Your child’s team will explain which service is right for them and why.
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