Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment — Daycare Oncology at VICI Healthcare

Soft tissue sarcomas are rare cancers of connective tissue. A painless growing lump bigger than a golf ball should be biopsied.

Main subtypes

• Liposarcoma: Arises from fat.
• Leiomyosarcoma: Smooth muscle origin.
• GIST: Targeted drug responsive.

Early signs

• Painless growing lump
• Nerve-pressing pain
• Limb swelling
• Abdominal bloating
• Blood in stool
• Weight loss

Who is at risk

• Prior radiation
• NF1 syndrome
• Chemical exposure
• Chronic lymphedema
• Older age

Stages

Stage	Meaning	Approach	Outlook
0	Cells not yet invasive.	Surgery alone.	Nearly all cured.
1	Small tumour in muscle, fat, nerves, no nodes.	Surgery, sometimes adjuvant therapy.	Very good.
2	Larger tumour or few nodes.	Surgery + chemo ± radiation.	Good. Aim is cure.
3	Many nodes or local spread.	Chemo first, then surgery + radiation.	Long remissions possible.
4	Spread to distant organs.	Long-term drug therapy.	Controlled for years.

Cost in India

Treatment	Cost (INR)	Sessions	Duration
Chemotherapy	₹1.5–4 lakh	6–8	4–5 months
Targeted therapy	₹4–12 lakh	12–18	6–12 months
Immunotherapy	₹8–20 lakh	Variable	6–12 months
Hormonal therapy	₹1,500–6,000/mo	Oral	5–10 years

Call +91 00000 00000 for a written estimate.

Why VICI Healthcare

Questions patients ask

Is it curable?

Most early-stage cancers are curable. Later stages can be controlled for years.

Will I be admitted?

No. Most treatment is daycare — home the same day.

Will insurance cover it?

Most Indian policies cover daycare oncology. We handle pre-authorisation.

How soon can I start?

Once biopsy and scans are done, most start within 3–7 days.