Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Followed by Surgical Resection in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Study Objectives: Primary: * To investigate the efficacy of neoadjuvant hypo-fractionated radiotherapy (HRT) followed by surgical resection in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) as measured by local control * Examine the side effect profile using Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) acute and late side effects criteria and major and minor post-operative complication rates. OUTLINE: Patients are assigned to 1 of 2 groups by the radiation oncologist. GROUP I (ULTRA-HYPOFRACTIONATION \[UH\]): Patients undergo HRT daily for a total of 5 fractions followed by surgery. GROUP II (MODERATE HYPOFRACTIONATION \[MH\]): Patients undergo HRT daily for a total of 15 fractions followed by surgery. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up within 3 months, then every 3-6 months for a minimum of 2 years.