What is Sarcoma?
Sarcomas are rare cancers that develop in the muscle, bone, nerves, and connective tissues.
Sarcoma commonly affects the arms, legs and trunk; however, they can affect almost any part of the body.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of 15 dedicated sarcoma services in the country, we deal with approximately 1500 referrals each year – which consist of benign (non-cancerous) fatty lumps, complex benign conditions and malignant tumours.
What should I do if I think I have sarcoma?
If you are worried that you might have a sarcoma or have felt/seen a lump that is the size of a golf ball or bigger, you should go and see your doctor (GP) as soon as possible. Your GP will then decide whether you should be sent to see a doctor who specialises in sarcomas.
Treatment
In most cases, having an operation is the treatment for sarcomas. Some patients have radiotherapy before or after the operation.
Surgery takes place at the Manchester Royal Infirmary or Trafford General Hospital. Sometimes patients have surgery at The Christie.
We also offer an advisory service for Metastatic Bone Disease (Secondary bone cancer).
About Our Team
The Sarcoma Service at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is made up of Surgeons, Specialist nurses, Physiotherapists, Pathologists, and Radiologists.
| Ms Sofia Thoma | Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncological Surgeon | 0161 276 4376 (Secretary) |
| Mr Amit Kumar | Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncological surgeon | 0161 276 4376 (Secretary) |
| Sister Helen Murray | Orthopaedic Oncology Specialist Nurse | 0161 276 6167 |
| Sister Sarah France | Orthopaedic Oncology Specialist Nurse | 0161 276 6087 |
| Jaime Carter | Patient Navigator | 0161 276 8535 |
Location
Main Outpatients
Clinic Suite E
Ground Floor
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Referrals
All urgent referrals should be emailed to mft.uhsmcancerservices@nhs.net, when referring a patient please ensure any scans or X-Ray reports are sent urgently to the department or to our PACS System.
If you suspect a primary bone tumour, please direct your referral to the Montgomery Unit, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital NHS Trust, Oswestry using rjah.tumour@nhs.net.
Referral form
Support contacts
Sarcoma UK
49-51 East Road
London
N1 6AH
Tel: 0808 801 0401
Email: supportline@sarcoma.org.uk
Web site: www.sarcoma.org.uk
https://sarcoma.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/understanding_sarcoma_2019_digital.pdf
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Line
freephone helpline 0808 808 2020
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
www.macmillan.org.uk
MFT Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is located in the Main Outpatient Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL.
Macmillan Centre Map
Northwest Sarcoma Social Group
Friendship and emotional support for patients, relatives, careers and anyone affected by sarcoma.
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month. At Maggie’s Centre, Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnard Road, Manchester, M20 4QL.