Teen’s death inspires mum’s drive for earlier rare cancer diagnosis

• Soft tissue sarcomas in teenagers are being diagnosed late, prompting new diagnostic guidance to improve early recognition and outcomes
• Parents and clinicians should maintain heightened suspicion for soft tissue sarcomas presenting as persistent lumps or masses, particularly in young people
• Earlier diagnosis protocols may reduce mortality and morbidity in this rare paediatric malignancy, with patient advocacy driving guideline development

Hannah York hopes new guidance will help doctors spot signs of soft tissue sarcomas sooner.

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