Sarcoma: what we know about this type of cancer
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- 25 Jul 2022
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Sarcoma is a type of cancer that can develop in either soft tissue or bones. It is essentially a malignant tumor that can affect anyone. Soft tissue sarcomas are far more common than bone sarcomas, and for that reason we will explore it to greater depth in this gallery—from diagnosis to treatment.
Browse through the following gallery and learn more about this type of cancer.
Soft tissue sarcoma
Tumors can start in different types of soft tissue, including fat and muscle but also blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and deep skin tissues.
Where does it start?
Soft tissue sarcomas can develop in any area of the body, though many start in the arms or legs.
Other commonly affected areas include the trunk, head, neck, internal organs, and the back of the abdominal cavity (an area known as the retroperitoneum).
Bone sarcoma
Some sarcomas also start in the bones. Bone sarcoma, however, is fairly rare when compared to soft tissue sarcoma.
Symptoms
Soft tissue sarcomas usually don’t have any symptoms when they start. As they develop and get bigger, depending on the location, some symptoms may occur.
A painless lump can cause swelling under the skin, abdominal swelling may cause some pain and other symptoms like constipation, while swelling in the lung area may trigger a cough or breathlessness.
In the case of bone sarcomas, restricted joint movement, bone pain (especially at night), and swelling or a mass may indicate the existence of a sarcoma. Read More…
