New research could lead to earlier detection, better survival for sarcoma patients

Sarcoma is one of the most aggressive and deadly types of cancer and it's found mostly in children. But now Australian research could lead to earlier detection and a better chance of survival for those diagnosed.

Doctor David Thomas, from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, is part of an international team that has found a new diagnostic tool for sarcoma cancer. Source: SBS

Survival rates of those diagnosed with sarcoma are low and treatments for the disease haven't improved in almost 40 years.

But change is coming.

Doctor David Thomas, from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, is part of an international team that has found a new diagnostic tool.

It targets patients with a specific genetic indicator. 

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