Sarcomas: Pathophysiology, Aetiology, Clinical Features, Investigations and management.

Understand sarcomas and distinguish between bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas. Describe the clinical presentation of sarcomas including pain, swelling, palpable masses, functional impairment and pathological fractures. Explain the diagnostic approach including use of X-Rays, Ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans and biopsies to determine the type of sarcoma. Outline the key treatment options and how they can be combined and tailored to the patient to provide neoadjuvant/adjuvant/intraoperative/palliative care.