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Radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy followed by surgery

Source: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: February 21, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Stage II and Node-Negative Stage III Soft Tissue Sarcoma / Treatment Options for Stage II and Node-Negative Stage III Soft Tissue Sarcoma

In some situations, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy may be used before surgery to convert a marginally resectable tumor to one that can be adequately resected with limb preservation. This treatment may be followed by PORT.

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