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Liposarcoma

Source: Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 9, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of childhood soft tissue sarcoma / Fat tissue tumors

Treatment of newly diagnosed liposarcoma may include:

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Surgery to completely remove the tumor. If the cancer is not completely removed, a second surgery may be done.

Chemotherapy to shrink the tumor, followed by surgery.

Radiation therapy before or after surgery.

Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice