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When people talk about cancer, most think of the ones that dominate the headlines—breast, lung, prostate. But there’s a whole category of cancers that most have never even heard of. Sarcoma is one of them.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time to raise visibility for a rare but serious type of cancer that affects connective tissue in the body. For families across Milford, Framingham, Mendon, Ashland, Linwood, and surrounding areas, awareness is more than just education, it can be the difference between early diagnosis and delayed treatment.M
At BrightStar Care of Milford/Framingham, we’ve supported families through some of their hardest moments. While sarcoma is less common than many other cancers, the impact it has on individuals and their caregivers is just as profound.
What Is Sarcoma?
Sarcoma isn’t just one disease—it’s a large family of cancers that begin in connective tissues like muscle, fat, bone, nerves, and blood vessels. There are two primary types: soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma, with more than 70 known subtypes between them.
Sarcomas can form anywhere in the body, and that makes them tricky. Symptoms are often vague and can easily be mistaken for other conditions. A lump that doesn’t hurt. Swelling in a leg or arm. Ongoing pain without a clear cause. Many patients aren’t diagnosed until the tumor has grown or spread, simply because sarcoma is not on most people’s radar.
According to the American Cancer Society, about 13,500 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma this year. That number may seem small, but for each person and family affected, it’s a life-changing experience.
The Reality of Living with Sarcoma
Treating sarcoma often involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Each case is unique, and care must be highly personalized. Recovery from surgery can be intensive, especially if the tumor affects mobility or major muscle groups.
For families in towns like Franklin or Millville, getting to and from appointments at major medical centers can be stressful and time-consuming. Add to that the emotional weight of a cancer diagnosis and the physical side effects of treatment, and it’s clear that most people can’t go through it alone.
This is where having the right support at home becomes essential.
How BrightStar Care of Milford/Framingham Can Help
We work with families facing all types of complex medical needs, including cancer care. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, high-quality in-home support that eases the day-to-day challenges that come with illness and treatment.
Here’s how we support clients living with sarcoma or recovering from cancer treatment:
- Skilled nursing care to manage wound care, post-operative recovery, and medication
- Personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, walking, and other daily routines
- Companion care to provide emotional support and help reduce feelings of isolation
- Respite care so primary caregivers can rest and reset, even for a few hours
- Registered Nurse oversight on every care plan to ensure personalized, safe, and adaptable support
- 24/7 availability, with flexible scheduling that fits into real life—not the other way around
We’re based right here in your community. Our team members live in the same neighborhoods as our clients. We understand the local healthcare landscape, and we’re here when you need us.
Raising Awareness, Offering Hope
Sarcoma Awareness Month is about making sure people understand what sarcoma is, how it presents, and what support looks like. But it’s also a reminder that even rare diagnoses deserve focused care and compassionate attention.
For families navigating a sarcoma diagnosis in Milford, Framingham, Ashland, or anywhere nearby, it’s important to know that help is available—and it doesn’t have to involve more stress, more travel, or more disruption.
We bring care into the home, where healing is often most effective.
Final Thoughts
Sarcoma may be rare, but it is real. And the families facing it deserve support, information, and compassionate care from people who understand what they’re going through.
At BrightStar Care of Milford/Framingham, we’re committed to being part of that support system, every step of the way. Whether you’re recovering after surgery or need help managing the day-to-day, we’re ready when you are.
Because rare should never mean alone.
BrightStar Care® is Here to Help
At BrightStar Care® of Milford-Framingham, we offer a wide range of home care and medical staffing services that enrich the quality of life for those who need care from the comfort of their home. We strive to provide the full continuum of care to our community while keeping our focus on offering a higher standard of care. Offering unparalleled support for our local healthcare system while providing a variety of high-quality, compassionate care, we work to give our clients the best lives possible while also strengthening the broader community. Contact us through our website or call 508.282.5020, so that we can help you find the right support to fit your unique needs.