Finding a Sarcoma Specialist

Connecting with the right medical expertise

Once diagnosed, finding a Sarcoma Specialist is crucial. Your primary care physician or diagnosing oncologist can recommend one, preferably experienced with Leiomyosarcoma cases. If they have no suggestions, refer to our list of Sarcoma Centers, all of which have LMS experience.

Sarcoma Centers of Excellence

Finding the right treatment center and a specialist you are comfortable with is imperative. The Sarcoma Alliance Through Research Collaboration (SARC) provides a map of Sarcoma Centers of Excellence throughout the U.S.

View SARC Centers Map

Denver Sarcoma Resources

If you're in the Denver area, we have specialized local resources available to you. The University of Colorado Cancer Center has a dedicated sarcoma team with extensive experience treating LMS patients.

Denver Sarcoma Specialists

Preparing for Your Journey

Essential steps to take after diagnosis

Select a Sarcoma Center

  • Consult with primary care physician or oncologist for recommendations
  • Check SARC Centers of Excellence map
  • Verify insurance acceptance
  • Consider location and travel requirements

Prepare for First Appointment

  • Bring a family member or friend to take notes
  • Request a medical appointment organizer from NLMSF
  • Prepare questions for your care team
  • Gather all medical records and test results

Important Documents

  • Lab test results
  • Radiology/imaging reports
  • Pathology reports
  • Current medication list
  • Insurance information
  • List of questions and concerns

Educational Videos

Visual resources to help understand LMS

Dr. Seth Pollack on Finding the Right Doctor

A leading medical oncologist and sarcoma specialist discusses the importance of finding well-equipped doctors.

The ABC's of a Sarcoma Diagnosis

The Mayo Clinic and the NLMSF present: Learning About Cancer

Facing the Challenge of an LMS Diagnosis

Introductory Video from Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Team Specialists

Panel Discussion for Newly Diagnosed Patients

Multidisciplinary Sarcoma CareTeam clinicians discuss important topics

Research & Articles

Scientific and informational resources

Leiomyosarcoma: Location and Systemic Therapy

Jan Philipp Novotny MD, PhD, Suzanne George MD

Multidisciplinary treatment of soft tissue sarcomas

World J Clin Oncol

NCCN Treatment Guidelines for Uterine Sarcoma

NCCN Patient Guide

Important Links

Essential resources for your journey

LMS Count Me In Project

Participate in advancing LMS research through the Broad Institute

SARC Centers Map

Find Sarcoma Centers of Excellence throughout the U.S.

Questions for First Appointment

Prepare for your first oncology appointment

Denver Support Group

Connect with other LMS patients in the Denver metro area