Getting diagnosed with soft tissue sarcomas
You usually start by seeing your GP. They will examine you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. If the tests show that you have a cancer, you have more tests to find out how big it is and whether it has spread. This is called staging.
Seeing your GP when you have symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma
There are some things you can do to get the most out of your GP appointment if you have symptoms of a soft tissue sarcoma.
Referral to a specialist for symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma
Your GP should arrange for you to have a test or to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to a soft tissue sarcoma.
Screening for soft tissue sarcomas
Screening aims to find a cancer early. No national screening is available for soft tissue sarcoma.
Tests for soft tissue sarcoma
You have a number of tests to check for soft tissue sarcoma. The tests you might have include an ultrasound scan and taking a sample of tissue called a biopsy.
