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Treatment of Stage II Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Stage III Soft Tissue Sarcoma That Has Not Spread to Lymph Nodes
Source: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: June 2, 2023 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see Treatment Option Overview. To learn about the cancer stages, see Stages of Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
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Treatment of stage II soft tissue sarcoma and stage III soft tissue sarcoma that has not spread to lymph nodes may include the following:
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Surgery to remove the tumor, such as wide local excision or limb-sparing surgery.
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Radiation therapy before or after surgery.
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Radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy before limb-sparing surgery. Radiation therapy may also be given after surgery.
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High-dose radiation therapy for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery.
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