The cure rate for sarcoma varies greatly depending on the type and stage of the disease, as well as the patient's age and overall health. Generally speaking, localized sarcomas (those that have not spread) can have a high cure rate when treated with surgery and/or radiation therapy. For example, the overall five-year survival rate for localized soft tissue sarcoma is approximately 70%.
In cases where the sarcoma has spread to other parts of the body, the cure rate is lower. The five-year survival rate for metastatic (or regional) soft tissue sarcoma is approximately 20%. In cases of metastatic bone sarcoma, the five-year survival rate is approximately 10%.
In terms of specific types of sarcoma, the cure rate can be higher or lower depending on the type. Osteosarcoma, for example, has a five-year survival rate of approximately 70% when treated with surgery and chemotherapy. On the other hand, the five-year survival rate for Ewing’s sarcoma is approximately 40%.
Overall, the cure rate for sarcoma ranges from 10% to 70%, depending on the type and stage of the disease, as well as the patient's age and overall health. Treatment options such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can all play a role in improving the cure rate.