Discovering and Delivering Compassionate, Coordinated Care
If you have soft tissue cancer in the arms, legs, head or neck, you can receive state-of-the-art treatment in a caring environment at UMass Memorial Cancer Center in Worcester, MA. Compassionate, coordinated care is provided by cancer experts who work as a team.
Soft tissue cancer can develop in tissues such as:
- Fat
- Muscle
- Nerves
- Fibrous tissues
- Blood vessels
- Deep skin tissues
In addition to advanced cancer treatments, emotional support programs and physical rehabilitation are part of your care plan to aid in your complete recovery.
You may also have the opportunity to take part in clinical trials that include the latest cancer research, allowing you access to advanced treatment programs.
| You can be comforted in knowing that new imaging systems, diagnostic tools, and the latest medical and surgical procedures are available to treat all primary and metastatic (the spread of cancer from other parts of the body) soft tissue tumors, offering you improvements in treatment results. |
In most cases, your tumor can be treated and removed so that the appearance and function of the affected areas are not changed.
Soft tissue cancer services include:
- Chemotherapy
- Computer assisted three-dimensional radiation therapy
- Minimally invasive surgical procedures for tumors
- Postoperative physical therapy
Ambulatory Care Center
To match the world-class care provided for you, many outpatient cancer care services are located in our
Ambulatory Care Center, which offers:
- Spacious and comfortable waiting, treatment and exam rooms
- Private and semi-private infusion rooms
- Quiet contemplative space
- Beautiful views of Lake Quinsigamond
A System Approach
Cancer care is also provided at UMass Memorial Health Care community hospitals: