Evaluating Quality of Life in Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma Presenting With Metastatic Lung Disease

Evaluating Quality of Life in Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma Presenting With Metastatic Lung Disease Using the ESAS-Sarcoma Modified Questionnaire

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of palliative surgery in improving Quality of Life (QoL) and symptom control for patients who present with a Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) and metastatic lung disease. Responses to clinical Edmonton Symptom Assessment System - Sarcoma Modified ( ESAS-SM) questionnaire for patients who have undergone surgery for resection of the primary tumour will be compared to those that are unable to have surgery. Data collected from this questionnaire can highlight the benefits in patients' QoL who receive palliative surgical resection, and whether these benefits surmount those who are not treated with palliative surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with soft tissue sarcoma with at least one pulmonary metastasis
• Metastatic lung disease must have been present at time of initial presentation

Exclusion Criteria:

• All patients under 18 will be excluded
• Patients who have been previously undergone surgical resection of the primary tumor