{"id":1907,"date":"2022-07-21T14:32:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T12:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmanam.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/21\/sarcoma-bone-cancer-awareness-month\/"},"modified":"2023-05-02T08:10:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T08:10:28","slug":"sarcoma-bone-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmanam.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/21\/sarcoma-bone-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarcoma &#038; Bone Cancer awareness month\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">A sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, making up only 1% of all adult cancer diagnoses and about 15% of childhood&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">cancer diagnoses.&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">The difference from other cancers lies in the location \u2013 it occurs in the bones and connective tissue. Connective&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">tissues are made up of cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in your body. These are: the bones,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">muscles, tendons, cartilage, nerves, fat and blood vessels in your arms and legs. They can also occur in other areas&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">of the body.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<ul style=\"\\&quot;font-weight:\" 400;\\\"=\"\">\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">40% occur in your lower extremities (legs, ankles, feet).<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;2\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">15% occur in your upper extremities (shoulders, arms, wrists, hands).<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;3\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">30% occur in your trunk\/chest wall\/abdomen\/pelvis.<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;4\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">15% occur in your head and neck.<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">There are more than 50 types of sarcoma, but they can be broadly divided into bone (osteosarcoma) and soft&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">tissue tumours.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Bone sarcoma<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><i><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Primary bone sarcoma<\/span><\/i><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;is cancer that starts in the bone. Types of primary bone sarcoma include:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<ul style=\"\\&quot;font-weight:\" 400;\\\"=\"\">\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;5\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15041-osteosarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Osteosarcoma<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;6\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22112-chondrosarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Chondrosarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;7\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17916-chordomas\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Chordoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21752-ewings-sarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Ewing\u2019s sarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;9\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22009-fibrosarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Fibrosarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Metastatic bone cancer starts in another location, for example an organ, and then travels to the bone. It often&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">originates from your thyroid, lung, kidney, breast or prostate.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Symptoms of bone cancer&nbsp;<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">The first sign of sarcoma may be the appearance of a new lump underneath the skin. But a lump is not proof of&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">cancer. Some sarcomas may not cause any symptoms until they grow and press on nearby nerves, organs, or&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">muscles. Their growth may cause pain, a feeling of fullness, or breathing problems.&nbsp;Unfortunately, these can be&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">confused with many other medical conditions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">How osteosarcoma is diagnosed<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">This is often the first test done if a bone tumour is suspected. Doctors can often recognise a bone tumour such as an osteosarcoma based on plain x-rays of the bone.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Soft tissue sarcomas<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Soft tissue sarcomas begin in the muscle or other connective tissues of your body. Unlike bone sarcomas, most soft tissue sarcomas occur in&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21732-adult-soft-tissue-sarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">adults<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">. Certain types of sarcoma, such as rhabdomyosarcoma,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">are found mostly in&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/6235-soft-tissue-sarcoma-childhood\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">children<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Types of soft tissue sarcomas include:<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/p>\n<ul style=\"\\&quot;font-weight:\" 400;\\\"=\"\">\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22778-angiosarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Angiosarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;2\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Desmoplastic small round cell&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">tumors<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;3\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17031-gist-cancer-information\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Gastrointestinal stromal&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17031-gist-cancer-information\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">tumor<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17031-gist-cancer-information\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;(GIST)<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;4\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22059-leiomyosarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Leiomyosarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;5\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21142-liposarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Liposarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;6\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Malignant peripheral&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22526-nerve-sheath-tumors\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">nerve sheath&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22526-nerve-sheath-tumors\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">tumor<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;7\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17877-schwannomas\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Malignant schwannoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22563-myxofibrosarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Myxofibrosarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;9\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/6226-rhabdomyosarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Rhabdomyosarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;10\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22012-synovial-sarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Synovial sarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;11\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22435-undifferentiated-pleomorphic-sarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma&nbsp;<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Soft tissue sarcomas often have no obvious symptoms in the early stages.<\/span>\u200b <span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">They can cause symptoms as they get bigger or spread. The symptoms depend on where the cancer develops.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">For example:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Swelling under the skin may cause&nbsp;a painless&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/lumps\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">lump<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"> that cannot easily be moved around and gets bigger over time.<\/span>\u200b <span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Swelling in the abdomen may cause&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stomach-ache\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">abdominal pain<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">, a persistent feeling of fullness and&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/constipation\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">constipation.<\/span><\/a>\u200b <span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Swelling near the lungs may cause a&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/cough\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">cough<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;or&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/shortness-of-breath\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">breathlessness.<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">You should see a GP if you have a lump&nbsp;\u2013 particularly one that\\&#8217;s getting bigger over time.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;more likely that you have a non-cancerous condition, such as a cyst or&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/lipoma\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">lipoma<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;(fatty lump),&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">but&nbsp;it\\&#8217;s&nbsp;important to have your symptoms checked.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">How soft tissue sarcoma is diagnosed<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">If an oncologist suspects sarcoma, they should first order an MRI, CT scan, or PET scan to see inside the patient\u2019s body, and then take a biopsy of cells inside the lump, working with a&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">pathologist to determine the precise type and stage of sarcoma. From there, doctors will determine the best form of treatment: surgery, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, or&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">targeted therapy.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">It is&nbsp;important to consult a team of medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists with experience in treating sarcoma for proper diagnosis and treatment.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Sarcoma Risk Factors<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">The cause of sarcoma is unknown but there are certain things that appear to raise your risk of getting it:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<ul style=\"\\&quot;font-weight:\" 400;\\\"=\"\">\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Other people in your family have had sarcoma<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;2\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">You have a bone disorder called Paget\\&#8217;s disease<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;3\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">You have a genetic disorder such as&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/pain-management\/neurofibromatosis\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">neurofibromatosis<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">, Gardner syndrome,&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/what-is-retinoblastoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">retinoblastoma<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">, or Li-Fraumeni syndrome<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"\\&quot;8226\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Arial,Sans-Serif\\&quot;\" data-buautonum=\"\\&quot;8\\&quot;\" data-margin=\"\\&quot;270\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;4\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">You\\&#8217;re&nbsp;been exposed to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/what-to-expect-from-radiation-therapy\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">radiation<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">, perhaps during treatment for an earlier&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/ss\/does-this-cause-cancer\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">cancer<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">For support and connection on your journey with sarcoma go&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/sarcomaalliance.org\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">, there are resources to help guide and educate you.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Sources:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17934-sarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17934-sarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/sarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/sarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/11\/whats-the-difference-carcinoma-and-sarcoma\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/11\/whats-the-difference-carcinoma-and-sarcoma<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/sarcomaalliance.org\/detection-and-treatment\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwquWVBhBrEiwAt1KmwjGEwyX7bBqPPAcGOV4T6yBhYsmgEr-GzoBwsEisJXTATXTFv_YhwxoCrG0QAvD_BwE\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/sarcomaalliance.org\/detection-and-treatment\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwquWVBhBrEiwAt1KmwjGEwyX7bBqPPAcGOV4T6yBhYsmgEr-GzoBwsEisJXTATXTFv_YhwxoCrG0QAvD_BwE<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, making up only 1% of all adult cancer diagnoses and about 15% of childhood&nbsp;cancer diagnoses.&nbsp;\u200b The difference from other cancers lies in 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